Mother of Taraba state Deputy Governor Hajiya Belli
Manu has been kidnapped by unknown persons.
The incident happened at about 9.30pm Monday by
gunmen, Daily Trust learnt.
She was kidnapped at her residence in Bakin Kasuwa
area of Mutum Biyu town, some 70 kilometers from
Jalingo, the state capital.
Daily Trust gathered that the kidnappers numbering
about ten also killed a middle aged man at the front
of the deputy governor’s family house before taking
his mother away.
The chairman of Gassol local government area Alhaji
Tukura Bashiru confirmed the incident.
The police spokesman was not immediately available
for comment.