Monarch’s wives, son kidnapped in Taraba

Unknown gunmen have abducted the two wives and a son of Taraba state monarch, Sarkin Kudu, in Ibi local government area of Taraba state, Dan-Salama Adamu.

Blueprint learnt from sources that the armed men invaded Adamu’s house on Friday when he was not around.

The sources disclosed that the gunmen shot sporadically before carrying the victims away to an unknown destination.

Confirming the report on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Taraba, Usman Abdullahi, said the incident occurred on Friday in Ibi.

He said the suspects, have been arrested in connection with the Friday night’s abduction in Ibi local government.”

He said the arrested suspects are presently assisting the police with useful information that will lead to the arrest of other suspects.