Umar Akilu Majeri
The Jigawa State Police Command on Monday has confirmed that two police officers were killed in Taura Local Government Area of the state.
The police also testified that one person was abducted who is a son-in-law to a popular Jigawa Government contractor, Alhaji Haruna Maifata kwalam
The incident occurred in Kwalam, town one of the popular community in Taura LGA, where the contractor lives.
The kidnappers have abducted Ma’aru Abubakar, the son-in-law to the contractor at their residence after gunfire with police
The Police spokesperson in Jigawa, Lawan Adam Shisu confirmed the story to our reporter, as he said that efforts are being intensified by the police to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects.
He identified the deceased officers as Anas Usaini, a superintendent of police, and Sunusi Alhassan, an inspector.
He said the officers were shot dead close to an improvised patrol vehicle which was set ablaze by the gunmen.
