From Maiharaji Altine
Bandits have again kidnapped a director, center for research of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara state, Dr. Bello Janbako.
Janbako who is also a senior lecturer, department of Islamic studies of the university and a renown Islamic scholar was kidnapped in his residence in Damba Gusau, the state capital yesterday (Wednesday) night.
A resident of the area, Nasamu Garba told Analyzer news that, the bandits broke into the residence of Janbako around 2 o’clock in the morning on Wednesday and whisked him away.
Garba however explained that, there were heavy exchange of fire between the bandits and the security personnel in a bid to foil the abduction of the university director without success.
He further stressed that, following the repeated gunshots, the whole area was thrown into confusion as people ran helter skelter for their dear lives.
He 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 in a rescue mission”.
“There was a heavy 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 Malam Bello Janbako”.
“,It is really very unfortunate, this area which is part of Gusau town, the state capital is no more 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”. Concluded Garba.
Recall that, a resident of the area who is a director of finance in the state ministry of finance, Malam Sabiu was abducted two days ago.
Similarly, the wife and two children of another finance director, Surajo Hassan, who were also residents of the area were abducted last year.
Residents of the area are currently fleeing to other places for safety, as the bandits are always around and kidnapping the people for ransom.
The spokesperson of the state police command ASP Yazid Abubakar could not be reached for comment, while the commissioner for security, Captain Bala Mairiga (rtd) had refused to pick up the phone calls after several attempts.
