UNIABUJA STAFF KIDNAPPED IN KADUNA

A staff of University of Abuja, Dr. Nurudeen Lawan has been kidnapped at Katari along Kaduna-Abuja expressway.

 

Daily Trust gathered that Dr. Nurudeen who is said to be of the Registry Department at the university was together with his wife in the car when they were both kidnapped on Wednesday.

"His wife was later released to go and source for fund," a source said.

When contacted, the Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Yakubu Sabo, confirmed the incident saying the police was informed about the kidnap at about 4.30pm on Wednesday.

"Immediately, a joint team comprising of police and army were mobilized to the area. On sighting the team, the suspected kidnappers ran into the bush but Dr. Nurudeen's wife was rescued."

He however assured that the police will do all it can to rescue Nurudeen unhurt while he sought the cooperation of members of the public.