Gunmen abduct photojournalist in Kaduna
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Usman, a retired staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna, was taken from his residence .
By Mohammad Tijjani
The Police said they have launched manhunt for gunmen who abducted a veteran Photojournalist, Malam Umar Usman from his home in Danhonu II community, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
DSP Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson confirmed the incident that has sparking renewed fear among the residents of the area.
The Kaduna Police spokesperson said the command had launched an investigation aimed at rescuing the victim unhurt.
“We are trying our best to rescue him unhurt,” Hassan vowed.
He confirmed that Malam Umar Usman was abducted by 9:00 pm on Monday in Danhonu II community, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Usman, a retired staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna, was taken from his residence .
Hassan said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Muhammad, had immediately deployed a team of operatives to track down the abductors and secure the safe release of Usman .
He appealed to the residents to provide useful information that would facilitate the rescue of the seized journalist.
(NÀN)
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