Hassan Atto, the Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, was kidnapped by suspected bandits while on his way to Abuja.
Ibrahim Bello, a cousin of the victim, confirmed the kidnapping on Tuesday evening.
“Yes, it is correct. “Immediately after Olam Farm, he was kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja road,” Mr. Bello added.
He did not, however, provide any specifics about the kidnapping.
Before being turbaned the Emir of Bungudu, Mr Atto was the Secretary to the Government of Zamfara State during Governor Abdulaziz Yari's term.
This post will be updated when additional information becomes available about the event.
