Bandits have kidnapped the Council Secretary of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Usman Daina. Daina was abducted along with his wife, two children, and a female neighbor from his residence in Sarkin-Pawa, the headquarters of Munya LGA. According to sources, a large number of bandits stormed the town around 10pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, firing shots indiscriminately before heading to the Council Secretarys residence. The bandits reportedly k!lled his dog before whisking the victims away. According to Daily Trust, one person was k!lled while attempting to flee. It is a sad news. Bandits in large numbers invaded Sarkin-Pawa, kidnapped the council secretary, his wife, and two children. They came at about 9:30pm, one of the sources said. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. He, however, said the Council Secretary had been released, and efforts were underway to rescue the remaining victims. He was abducted yesterday around 10pm, and he was released early this morning around 3am. Efforts to rescue others in progress, the PPRO said. The post One k!lled as bandits abduct LG council secretary, his wife, two children and neighbour in Niger state appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.One k!lled as bandits abduct LG council secretary, his wife, two children and neighbour in Niger state
Bandits have kidnapped the Council Secretary of Munya Local Government Area in Niger State, Usman Daina. Daina was abducted along with his wife, two children, and a female neighbor from his residence in Sarkin-Pawa, the headquarters of Munya LGA. According to sources, a large number of bandits stormed the town around 10pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, firing shots indiscriminately before heading to the Council Secretarys residence. The bandits reportedly k!lled his dog before whisking the victims away. According to Daily Trust, one person was k!lled while attempting to flee. It is a sad news. Bandits in large numbers invaded Sarkin-Pawa, kidnapped the council secretary, his wife, and two children. They came at about 9:30pm, one of the sources said. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. He, however, said the Council Secretary had been released, and efforts were underway to rescue the remaining victims. He was abducted yesterday around 10pm, and he was released early this morning around 3am. Efforts to rescue others in progress, the PPRO said. The post One k!lled as bandits abduct LG council secretary, his wife, two children and neighbour in Niger state appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.