The Digest:
Kebbi State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bagudo has been safely released after spending nine days in captivity following his abduction by suspected bandits. The lawmaker was kidnapped on October 31 in Bagudo Local Government Area while returning home from evening prayers and was freed on November 8 through a coordinated security operation.
Key Points:
- Bagudo was abducted on October 31 after Isha'i prayers
- Held captive for nine days by suspected bandits
- Released on November 8, around 8:00 PM
- Received medical treatment before the family reunion
- Kebbi police and military collaborated on a rescue operation
- Police commended the public for providing vital information
- Security forces reaffirmed their commitment to fighting kidnapping
Sources: TheCable
