The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, who was kidnapped on October 31, 2023, has regained his freedom.
The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed this today and in a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the deputy speaker has been reunited with his family after receiving medical treatment.
The Command’s spokesman commended the courage, resilience, and bravery of the combined team of security personnel deployed for the search and rescue operation.
He also appreciated the people of Kebbi State for providing vital and accurate information that contributed to the safe return of the lawmaker.
Bagudo was kidnapped from his hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area on Thursday, October 31, shortly after observing his evening prayers and leaving the mosque for his residence.
