Gunmen Abduct APC State Assembly Candidate in Bauchi

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News, Nigeria 2015 Election Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Audu Limun, Bauchi – Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate of Ganjuwa West constituency in Bauchi state House of Assembly Alhaji Yusuf Inuwa Dadiye on his way to Miya town from Bauchi.

It was gathered that Alhaji Dadiye was kidnapped Tuesday Night and since then his abductors have not established contact with the family nor the party.

The Police Area Commander in charge of the area Mr. Bassey confirmed the abduction of Dadiye but said investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the driver of the kidnapped the APC candidate, Danliti Amadu Rungo said the abductors came in a black 406 Peugeot salon car and forced them to stop at gun point and ordered Dadiye to enter their car.

The family of the kidnapped candidate and his supporters have called on police and other security agents to intensify efforts in order to rescue the kidnapped politician.