A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Kampala Ward of Bosso local government area of Niger State, Alh. Ahmodu Mohammed, has been reportedly killed by bandits. Ahmodu’s three daughters were also kidnapped by the bandits.
An eyewitness who spoke to newsman, said the murder of Alh. Mohammed, a successful farmer, took place on Thursday after the bandits had paid two previous visits to his community. The armed men were said to have previously attacked traders at the popular Beji market. It was learnt that the raid by the bandits, who numbered about 15 and carried dangerous weapons, took place around 2.00am.
Although the Police could not be reached for confirmation of the story, when contacted, former Niger State Chairman of the PDP, Tanko Beji confirmed the incident.
The PDP chairman said the remains of the slain Ward leader of the Party had been interred according to Islamic injunction. He also confirmed the kidnap of three daughters of the deceased and described the incident “as unfortunate and pathetic”.
