Posted by Amarachi on Fri 20th Oct, 2023 - tori.ng
Hassan was travelling with other passengers in a commercial vehicle along Tegina-Kontagora road in Niger State, when they were abducted on Thursday afternoon, October 19.
Garba Hassan, the former chairman of the Ngeski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, alongside 12 others have been abducted by bandits in Niger State.
Punch reported that Hassan was travelling with other passengers in a commercial vehicle along Tegina-Kontagora road in Niger State, when they were abducted on Thursday afternoon, October 19. The bandits were reportedly lurking in the bush between Tegina and Kontagora town in Niger State
They subsequently led their victims into the bush and took them to an unknown destination.
Kebbi State Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris who confirmed the incident said;
“We have heard about it, we are investigating the circumstances that led to his kidnap. Everything will be done to secure Alhaji Garba Hassan’s release.”