Police, Military, vigilantes hunt for Kebbi State Assembly Deputy Speaker

Security forces, including police tactical units of Kebbi State Command, military personnel, and local vigilantes, are conducting a widespread search and rescue operation in Kebbi State following the kidnapping of the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly.

The abduction has prompted a concerted effort to locate and secure the safe release of the lawmaker.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, on the 31st October, 2025, information received revealed that a gang of armed bandits with sophisticated weapons had stormed Bagudo town, Bagudo LGA of Kebbi State, and abducted the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, 60, to an unknown destination, shortly after observing Isha’i prayers on his way to his house.

Upon receiving the unfortunate incident, a combined team of Police tactical units, military personnel, and Vigilantes has been deployed in the area, and they are currently combing the bandits’ routes and the nearby forest, with a view to rescuing the Honourable member unhurt and arresting the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

In the light of the above regrettable incident, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, had reiterated the Command’s unwavering determination in safeguarding the lives and property of the residents of Kebbi State.

He equally appealed to the members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting Police operations for peace and stability to be maintained.