Gunmen have kidnapped ten individuals within the Wuro Musa space of Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Usman Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident stated the victims have been forcefully taken within the early hours of Friday, January5, 2024.
The PPRO assured the general public that the police are actively pursuing the abductors and urged anybody with related data to help the authorities of their efforts.
“Ten individuals have been kidnapped at about 00.40 hours in Wuro Musa as we speak,” he stated.
In the meantime, residents of the affected group expressed concern concerning the rising insecurity, calling on the federal government to collaborate with safety businesses for a swift and protected rescue of the victims.
Witnesses, who spoke to journalists, claimed that the abductors, who arrived in important numbers, fired pictures into the air to intimidate residents and facilitate their unhindered entry to their targets.
Residents emphasised the pressing want for the state authorities to prioritize the security of its residents, given the frequent prevalence of kidnapping incidents within the state capital and its environs.