District Head of Mayo-Farang and Sarkin Noman Adamawa, Ardo Mustapha, has been abducted by gunmen in his palace.
Police spokesperson in the state, Suleiman Nguroje, said police officers have been deployed to rescue the kidnapped monarch.
The traditional ruler was reportedly kidnapped on Monday midnight at his home in Mayo-Farang, Mayo Belwa Local Government Area.
Nguroje said: “On getting the news of the abduction of the traditional ruler, police immediately swung into action and the commissioner of police had tasked personnel deployed to rescue him.
“The gunmen are being trailed and by God’s grace he will be rescued,” the police spokesperson said
