By Ahmad Alabira, Dutse
The Jigawa State Police Command has said that two of its personnel attached to Taura local government area have been killed.
The police also said a son-in-law to a popular Jigawa Government contractor, Haruna Maifata has been abducted by gunmen.
The contractor son in law, Mu’aru Abubakar was said to had been abducted at Kwalam, one of the populous community in Taura LGA, where he reside.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Lawan Adam confirmed the incident to reporters on Monday, assuring that efforts are being intensify to effect the arrest of the fleeing suspects.
He identified the deceased officers as Anas Usaini, a superintendent of police and Sunusi Alhassan, an inspector.
He said the officers were shot dead close to an improvised patrol vehicle which was set ablaze by the gunmen.
Residents said the gunmen invaded their prime target’s residence after attacking security formation and went into the town unchallenged.
The locals said the latest incident occurred less than three months after, Kabiru Taura, a business man, was kidnapped and freed after, he reportedly paid over N20 million ransom.
