Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, and his wife were abducted on Sunday evening by suspected bandits while travelling between Nunku in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and Gwantu in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State.
The abduction occurred around 6 p.m. as the couple was en route to Jos.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits opened fire, leading to the death of the police escort who had been assigned to protect Dr. Kigbu.
Despite attempts to resist the abduction, the officer was killed in the exchange of gunfire.
Motorists in the area were caught in a panic as sporadic gunshots rang out.
Local vigilantes confirmed that the area has long been known for criminal activities, especially bandit attacks.
As of now, the state police command has not officially confirmed the details of the kidnapping, and the whereabouts of Dr. Kigbu and his wife remain unknown.
