Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Tuesday abducted Alhaji Bala Baba, a Personal Assistant to the Taraba State Deputy Governor, Engr Haruna Manu.


We gathered from a family source who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that Bala was abducted at his residence in Sabongari area of Jalingo at about 1:30 am on Tuesday when the  unknown gunmen stormed the house.


Adding that a large number of gunmen had invaded the area and started shooting sporadically for over 30 minutes before taking wrisking away with him .

The source further revealed that the gunmen dragged Baba and headed towards the Gongon-Malik area of Jalingo and have not established communication with members of his family.


Confirming the abduction, the acting spokesperson  of Taraba state police command, ASP Reform Leha said an investigation was in top gear with the view to tracking down the criminals.


Rhapsodi Affos Blog (RAB) reports that his abduction came barely two days after the Taraba State Chairman of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) was abducted.