In a troubling incident, gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nasiru Muhammed, in the town of Toro, located in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. This incident occurred on the night of Friday, September 15, 2023, and has left the community in shock and fear.
Reports indicate that the police officer was kidnapped when a group of armed individuals descended on the town and began firing gunshots indiscriminately into the air. The sudden eruption of violence sent the residents into a state of chaos as they desperately sought safety.
The assailants, numbering several, arrived in Toro town at approximately 9 p.m. They unleashed a hail of bullets into the night sky, causing panic and confusion among the local population. Eventually, they seized the Assistant Superintendent of Police and swiftly vanished with him, leaving his whereabouts shrouded in uncertainty.
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Community’s Response:
The kidnapping has sent shockwaves through Toro and its surroundings. As the community grapples with this distressing event, the member representing Toro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ismail Dabo, has issued a statement condemning the incident. He also urged residents to remain calm during these trying times.
Dabo expressed deep concern over the incident, particularly in light of the challenging economic circumstances faced by many in the region.
The abduction of an Assistant Superintendent of Police underscores the persistent security challenges facing various parts of Nigeria and highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and proactive efforts to protect the safety and well-being of all citizens.
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