The Chairman Taraba state House of Assembly Committee on Information, Hon. Bashir Mohammed, in the early hours of Wednesday was kidnapped from his residence.
Bashir is a member representing Nguroje constituency in the state House of Assembly.
The spokesperson of the Taraba State Police command DSP David Misal while confirming his abduction said the command received a distress call in the early hours of Wednesday about a shootout, and on arriving at the scene was informed that the member representing Nguroje state constituency was taken.
“I can confirm to you the kidnapping of Alhaji Bashir Mohammed, the member representing Nguroje state constituency in the early hours of today being Wednesday.
“As we speak, we are already trailing the kidnappers and hope to catch up with them soon and ensure his safe release.
“Let me also use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with useful intelligence to come forward to aid our work.
“I wish to, on behalf of the Commissioner, assure the people of the state of our unwavering resolve to rid the state of crime and provide safety for the people at all times,” he said.
Reacting to the incident, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly Dr Joseph Albasu Kunini said he was devastated by the news.
Kunini who spoke to Blueprint correspondent urged the people to join the House and the family in prayers for the safe release of the abducted member.
“I was briefed about the unfortunate abduction of Honorable Bashir Mohammed who is the Chairman House committee on information by armed men this morning.
“It is a very sad one and very devastating to all of us.
“We join the family and the people of the state in praying for his safe release.
“We look forward to a time that our security would become strengthened enough for us to overcome all such challenges,” he noted.
As at the time of this report, the kidnappers were yet to make contact with the family.
