Bandits on motorcycles have abducted a former staff of National Broadcasting Commission and his daughter in a Monday night attack.
A former colleague of the ace broadcaster told 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE that, Ahmed Abdulkadir Bakori’s house came under attack few minutes to 09:00pm.
His 15 year old daughter, Laila Ahmad, was taken away too.
The source, who pleaded anonymity, said Mr. Abdulkadir was in Bakori to see his second wife.
His son Nasif Ahmed confirmed the abduction of his father in a short statement.
“Innalillahi wa’inna ilaihi raji’un. My father and my step sister Laila Ahmad, 15 years has just been kidnapped by bandits in his house in Bakori. Hasbunallahu wani’imal wakil, lahaula wala kuwwata illa billa.” He confirmed.
Ahmed Bakori worked with the state owned Katsina State Television Authority before joining the National Broadcasting Commission where he served as Head of Public Affairs and Zonal Director in both Maiduguri and Sokoto zones.
Bakori, four kilometers away from Funtua, has been witnessing series of attacks recently. On Saturday night, bandits abducted the wife and two children of the member representing the area at the House of Assembly, Dr. Aminu Kurami.
The police spokesman in the state SP Gambo Isa line was not available as at the time of filing this story.
