Gunmen Open Fire On Top Nigerian Politician, 1 Killed On The Spot

Some gunmen have allegedly kidnapped the Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Dr. Katuka Humble.

It was reported that the gunmen also shot one dead on the spot.

The incident happened on Sunday as he was being conveyed on a bike to his farm, located somewhere around Kiduni village in Chikun Local Government Area of the state, residents confirmed

The source said, “The chairman was kidnapped on his way to the farm on Sunday. The farm is located somewhere around Kiduni in Chikun LGA. I understand that a bike man was taking him to the farm. The bandits shot at them and killed the bike man and kidnapped the chairman,” .

Kaduna has been facing serious security challenges, occasioned by incessant invasions of communities and abductions for ransom.

Although the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mr. Mohammed Jalige is yet to confirm the report.

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