Gunmen have reportedly abducted Alhaji Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, the village head of Aujarawar Alkali in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The traditional ruler was said to have been abducted when the assailants reportedly stormed the community on Thursday night.
Spokesperson to the Zannan Kano and the District Head of Jogana, Mahi Isma’il, have confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.
Isma’il described the abduction as a tragic development and a major blow to the peace and security of the area.
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According to the statement, the incident had heightened fear among residents, while families and community leaders expressed concern over the safety and whereabouts of the abducted village head.
Also reacting to the development, the District Head of Jogana, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ma’aji, appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the monarch and strengthen security in vulnerable rural communities.