May 14, 2026

Tambuwal reacts to kidnap of House of Assembly member in Sokoto

By Farouk Mohammed

The Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has reacted to the kidnap of Sani Yakubu Gudu, House of Assembly member representing Gudu Constituency.

Okay Nigeria had exclusively reported that Yakubu Gudu was kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

The governor reacted to the incident on Friday by Abubakar Shekara, the Director General Media and Public Affairs to the Governor.

“The act, carried out last night at Gudu, by unknown persons is reprehensible and another sad indication of the dire security situation faced by our state and country,” he stated.

Tambuwal also called on all security agencies to leave no stone unturned in order to expedite the rescue of the captives and arrest of the perpetrators of the action.

He prayed for the safety of the victims and quick return to their families and loved ones.

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