Police confirm abduction of Niger State perm sec, son

Niger State Commissioner of Police, Mr Monday Kuryas, says gunmen kidnapped Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Niger Ministry of Transport, and his son on Friday.

Kuryas told the News Agency of Nigeria  that father and son were kidnapped from their home atZungeru in the Wushishi Local Government Area after a wedding ceremony held in Garba’s house.

The police commissioner said investigation had begun and assured the family that the perpetrators would be tracked down.

“We have since deployed armed security personnel to the area to rescue the victims,” he said.

Kuryas appealed to residents to provide useful information to security personnel deployed across the state to ensure the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements.

“All we require from members of the public is to assist us with credible information on movement of dubious characters in their midst for necessary action, “ he said.