Police, Military Begin Rescue Mission Of Kidnapped Kebbi Deputy Speaker

The Nigeria Police, Kebbi State Command has deployed tactical units to join military personnel, and vigilantes for a joint search and rescue operation of the Deputy Speaker, the State House of Assembly, Mr Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo who was abducted.

This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, saying the incident occurred on October 31, 2025, at about 8:20 p.m., when a gang of armed bandits attacked Bagudo town in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State and kidnapped the Deputy Speaker shortly after observing the Isha’i prayers on his way home.

According to the Statement, Upon receiving the report, the Police Command swiftly mobilized a combined team of tactical operatives, military personnel, and local vigilantes, who are currently combing the bandits’ escape routes and surrounding forests with the aim of rescuing the lawmaker unhurt and apprehending the perpetrators.

The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, Mr Bello Sani, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the State.

He appealed to members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing useful information that could aid ongoing operations.