Bandits abduct 90-year-old village head in Niger
Bandits have abducted a 90-year-old village head, Mallam Abubakar Lafiya, in Ka’ada, Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the bandits stormed his residence at about 6pm on Saturday and whisked him away after firing several shots. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victim […]
A 90-year-old village head, Mallam Abubakar Lafiya, was abducted in Ka’ada, Dekara District of Niger State, Niger. The bandits entered his home around 6pm on Saturday and took him away after exchanging gunfire. An unnamed resident, speaking anonymously, expressed concern over the incident, stating that the victim is the biological father of the current Dekara District Head.
The abduction has left residents in Ka’ada, Dekara, and surrounding areas worried, especially due to the elderly victim's frail state. The individual described the event as heartbreaking, with residents pleading for the swift return of the beloved community leader. Calls have been made for the security forces to act quickly and secure the elderly man's safe release.
However, attempts to contact the Niger State Police Command for a statement were unsuccessful, as the contact details of the spokesperson were not accessible at the time of reporting.
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