
Bandits in Kaduna State have abducted the Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna State, some members of his family and palace aides.
Confirming the abduction of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu at his residence in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state, Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Muhammed Jalige said the second class Emir was abducted alongside 10 other persons.
He said a manhunt by Police Operatives and other security agencies has already been launched to rescue the Emir and others.
A palacr source said, the bandits raied the Emir’s residence on Sunday around 12:00am and abducted 12 other persons, including the royal family members and aides
Those abducted included three women, two of the Emir’s grand children and three aides.
“A day before the incident, the Emir summoned a security meeting; about a ploy to kidnap him but unfortunately no action was taken by the authorities to prevent the attack,” a source claimed.