Kidnappers grab Zamfara emir along Kaduna-Abuja road

Suspected bandits have abducted the Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, Hassan Atto, while he was on his way to Abuja.

A relative of the victim, Ibrahim Bello, confirmed the abduction, Premium Times reported Wednesday.

“Yes, it’s true. He was kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja road immediately after Olam Farm,” Mr. Bello said.

He, however, did not give details of the abduction.

Mr Atto was the Secretary to the Government of Zamfara State during Governor Abdulaziz Yari’s tenure before he was turbaned the Emir of Bungudu.