Kidnappers kill APC chairman in Kebbi— Report

Kidnappers suspected to be bandits have reportedly murdered a chieftain of the the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bako Bala, in Kebbi State.

 

Prior to his death, Bala was the chairman of the APC in Suru Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.

 

He was said to have been shot dead by the kidnappers who stormed his residence to abduct him and his family members on Thursday.

 

Zaidu Bala, special adviser on television and radio to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, confirmed the development in a Facebook post.

 

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He disclosed that Bala died at Medical Centre Hospital in Birnin Kebbi.

 

“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Alhaji Bako Bala has died — APC chairman of Suru local government,” the post reads.

 

“He died after kidnappers abducted him and his family last night. They shot him, and he passed away at the Medical Centre Hospital in Birnin Kebbi. May Allah have mercy on him.”

 

This tragic event comes as the security crisis ravaging the north-west region deepens as security forces continue their decade-long battle to combat insecurity.

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In recent weeks, Nigerian military personnel have thwarted several attacks across the region. On September 11, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stopped a terrorist assault on Department of State Services (DSS) facilities in Niger State, and days later, Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) forces killed notorious bandit leaders in Zamfara.

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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