Gunmen have abducted the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Wushishi local government area of Niger State, Mr Sule Muhammad.
The gunmen reportedly invaded the town in the wee hours of Thursday, shot sporadically before taking the victim away to an unknown destination.
Some local residents said the APC chieftain was kidnapped at his home around 12am on Thursday while his daughter and son were injured by the gunmen.
“When they (gunmen) came around on Thursday, they started sporadic shooting and it lasted for about an hour before they took away the former APC Chairman, Wushishi LGA, Alhaji Sule.
“They shot his daughter in the leg and one of his sons also sustained cutlass cuts. As I speak with you, they have not established contact with the family,” said a resident, who preferred not to be mentioned.
Meanwhile, Niger State police command is yet to issue a statement in respect to the development.
