Bandits Kidnap University Lecturer In A Fresh Attack In Zamfara

Bello Janbako, Director of the Centre for Research at the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, has been kidnapped by bandits during an attack in Damba Gusau.

VerseNews gathered that the incident occurred around 2 a.m., with bandits breaking into Janbako’s residence and engaging in a gun duel with security personnel attempting to thwart the abduction.

According to resident of the area, Nasamu Garba who spoke to The PUNCH, the bandits overpowered the security forces, escaping to the forest with Janbako.

Garba said; “When the bandits arrived at the residence of Bello Janbako, they fired several gunshots in order to frighten the residents of the area.

“They later broke into the house and abducted him but were confronted by the security personnel who arrived the area on a rescue mission.

“There was a serious fight between the bandits and the security personnel.

“Unfortunately, the bandits overpowered the security personnel due to their numbers and ran back to the forest with Bello Janbako.”

He added, “It is really unfortunate that this area, which is part of Gusau town, the state capital, is no longer safe.

“The bandits have been attacking us and have abducted many people from this area despite its closeness to the Government House Gusau.

“If the people of Damba area are not safe, one can say that the whole state is now controlled by bandits.”

This follows a recent abduction of the Director of Finance in the state Ministry of Finance, Malam Sabiu, in the same area.

The region is experiencing heightened insecurity, leading residents to flee for safety.

The state police spokesperson and Commissioner for Security were unavailable for comment.