Inspector shot as Police engage abductors of Buhari’s in-law in gun battle

The Katsina Police command has said that its patrol teams at
Kusada Division intercepted and engaged the abductors of Magajin
Garin Daura in a gun duel that led to the shooting of one Inspector
Muntari Maikudi attached to the Division.

The spokesman of the command, SP Gambo Isah in a statement on
the abduction of the traditional ruler this morning said the police
officer sustained a gunshot injury and was rushed to Federal
Medical Center Katsina for treatment.

According to him, IGP Tactical Squad, SARS teams, PMF and
counter terrorism units have already been despatched to rescue the
victim alive and safely to his family.

“The Command enjoins members of the public to always assist the
security agencies with timely and actionable intelligence on the
activities of these bandits. Be rest assured that the command and
indeed other security agencies are on their toes to bring to an end
the activities of these bandits” he said

He said, at about 19:10hrs, unknown bandits numbering about six,
shooting sporadically into the air stormed the residence of Magajin
Garin Daura, Alh Musa Uba in a Peugeot 405, unregistered, blue in
colour and abducted him while seating on a bench outside his
residence to unknown destination.

” The Commissioner of police, Katsina state command, CP Sanusi
Buba, psc, along with police patrol teams immediately arrived at
the scene,” he added.

Alhaji Musa Umar Uba is a senior traditional title holder in
Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State was abducted in his house
yesterday by unidentified gunmen. He holds the title of Magajin
Garin Daura, is a retired Customs Controller and a cousin of the
Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar.

A source, who craved for anonymity, said the Magajin Gari might
have been targeted because of his standing. “You know he is married
to Hajiya Bilki, a niece to President Muhammadu Buhari, being the
daughter of his elder sister, Hajiya Rakiya. He is also the father
of Fatima, who is married to the president’s Aide De Camp (ADC),
Col. Mohammed Abubakar.

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