15th August, 2023
A businessman popularly known as Haji Isiya said to be a gold merchant has been abducted by gunmen dressed in Hijab in Zamfara State.
The businessman was reportedly kidnapped by four gunmen who disguised themselves in Hijab around 10pm, on Monday, at Hayi area of Maru Local Local Government of Zamfara State.
Quoting a source, PRNigeria reports that the terrorists stormed Maru area in a convoy of about three motorcycles.
“After invading Haji Isiya’s residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.
“The armed bandits, who were dressed in Hijab, left immediately with Isiya, and were reported to have been seen at Karakkai axis. Only God knows where they eventually took him to.
“But security agencies have already launched an investigation into the incident. They will surely facilitate his rescue” he said.
AvDivisional Police Officer, of Maru town, DPO Kazeem Raheem was recently killed in the same town when he attempted to repel attack by bandits.
The DPO was killed in gunfight alongside a police sergeant and a vigilante operative while trying to foil an attempt by the criminals to kidnap a businessman in the area.