Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, following a deadly attack on his residence.
According to Daily Trust, the gunmen stormed the community, located less than 20 kilometres from the state capital, Gusau, before heading directly to the council chairman's home.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers overpowered security personnel stationed at the residence, killing two police officers and two local vigilantes during the assault. The assailants reportedly abducted the chairman, his wife and their children before fleeing the scene.
Security operatives who responded to the incident launched a pursuit and were able to rescue between four and five of the children, according to reports.
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