Unknown Armed Men Kidnap Inec Official In Jigawa
Mahadi Hassan, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Jgawa state.
The HOD, Voter Education and Publicity in the state, John Kaiwa, confirmed the kidnap to Channels Television on Tuesday.
He said that Hassan who has been missing since Friday was abducted on Gwiwa Road in the state.
Concise News understands that the police authorities in Jigawa have also validated the incident.
They said there was no formal complaint filed by the electoral body or the family of the victims.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bala Zama, however, contacted the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mahmoud Isah.
Zama told reporters in Dutse that the kidnappers have contacted the family.
He added that Hassan’s abductors demanded a ransom before he can regain his freedom.
