Breaking: Panic as gunmen abduct six ex-SSG’s children, escort, driver in Taraba

 

Gunmen have kidnapped about six children of former Secretary to Taraba State Government, Gebon Kataps, alongside their police escort and driver.

The state’s police command confirmed the report, but could not ascertain the exact number of the victims.

Admitting that hoodlums operated in Jamtari village, Gashaka Local Council of the state, the former SSG’s children, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Usman Abdullahi, were abducted during the raid.

While a villager was reportedly killed during the incident, a police officer serving in Jamtari, he added, was also abducted, and another escorting the victims sustained injuries.

The PPRO said the command would not rest on its oars till the victims are rescued and the gunmen apprehended.

Also confirming the incident, Paul Dogoh, the Council Chairman of Gashaka said he was aware that kidnappers operated in his council on Wednesday afternoon.

Speaking with The Guardian on the telephone, Kataps said six of his family members, comprising his children, niece and driver, were abducted.

MEANWHILE, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 950 Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East between May 20, 2021, and January 6, 2022, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ).

The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko made this known while reviewing the

progress of the operations, yesterday, in Abuja.

Onyeuko said the troops eliminated several high profile commanders and Amirs (leaders) of the terrorist groups during the period.