Terror bandits have attacked the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi metropolis in Kebbi State, killing a businessman, Sufiyanu Garba, and kidnapping his pregnant wife.
Shehu Mohammed Yauri, an elder brother of the abducted woman, said the criminal elements broke into the residence in the wee hours of Friday, shot Sufiyanu dead and whisked away his wife, Zainab, to an unknown destination.
Yauri said Zainab, who is pregnant, was taken away by the attackers after they killed her husband.
The spokesman of the command, Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident in a statement.
He said the attack resulted in the death of Sufiyanu, a 35 year old man, and the abduction of his wife.
Usman said police detectives had visited the scene and commenced investigation into the incident.
“It was observed that a police checkpoint is situated close to where the incident occurred. Residents could have informed the police for prompt response,” he said.
He added that the victim was rushed to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.
His remains had since been deposited at the hospital mortuary.
The police image maker said the Commissioner of Police had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation aimed at rescuing the abducted woman and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
