The mother of Abdulkarim Jamiu Asuku, the Chief of Staff to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Seriya Raji, has been reportedly abducted by some unidentified gunmen.According to a report by PM News, the gunmen on Monday evening, December 13, 2021, invaded the residence of Asuku’s mother, and whisked her to an unknown destination.
Residents of Nagazi community in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi where she resides are reported to be in panic over the whereabouts and safety of Seriya Raji.
However, a resident of Inese/Ovakere new layout in Nagazi community said the gunmen stormed her residence at about 7:40 p.m shortly after she observed the evening (Ishai) prayer.
The abductors according to the source, were six in number.
They were dressed in black suits with masks holding ‘Ghana Must Go bag’ suspected to have contained some guns and other dangerous weapons.
He said they entered her house through the mosque and led her away to a yet to be identified destination using a vehicle they came with.
A security source confirmed the incident adding that, tactical squad have been deployed to the area.
Indeed, there have been series of abductions and gunmen attacks in the state, such as the jail break in Kabba Correctional Centre, among others and some residents worry if the state is under siege
