Unknown Gunmen attack Ex-PDP Governor’s Residence, kill Nephew

By Doris Israel Ijeoma

Unknown Gunmen have killed a nephew to a Former Governor of Bauchi and Ex-PDP Chairman, Ahmed Adamu Muazu in Boto, Tafawa Balewa LGA of the state.

The gunmen killed 25 year old, Muazu Danladi and kidnapped 3 other family members who were on a visit to the community for Sallah celebrations.

An eyewitness said the gunmen thereafter kidnapped a sister to the former PDP national chairman, Hajiya Asma’u Adamu, Malama Halima Abdullahi and one Nura.

A resident of Boto, Hashimu Abubakar, said that at the moment, the gunmen have not contacted the family to negotiate a ransom for the release of the abductees, adding that all the phones of the three kidnap victims were switched off.

“The gunmen came around 1am and went straight to the house where my brother used to sleep. They broke the gate and started asking him where the ex-governor’s children or grandchildren were. They searched the house but couldn’t find anyone, that was how they shot him in the head and abducted three family members,” he said.

The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who confirmed the incident, said that investigations have begun and that the culprits will soon be brought to book.