A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, was reportedly abducted on Monday evening by suspected bandits while traveling to Jos.
The attack, which occurred around 6:00 p.m., took place between Nunku in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, and Gwantu in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
It was learnt that the assailants, in a gun battle, fatally shot the police escort assigned to Dr. Kigbu, who attempted to resist the abduction.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits fired sporadically, causing panic among motorists in the area.
Confirming the incident, local villagers disclosed that the location has been a hotspot for criminal activities over the years.
As of press time, efforts to reach the Nasarawa State Police Command for comments were unsuccessful, as calls to the Police Public Relations Officer went unanswered.