Bandits, on Friday, struck in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi metropolis in Kebbi State, killing a businessman, Sufiyanu Garba, and abducting his pregnant wife.
Shehu Mohammed Yauri, an elder brother of the abducted woman, said the attackers forced their way into the house in the early hours of Friday, shot Sufiyanu dead and took away his wife, Zainab, to an unknown destination.
Yauri said Zainab, who is pregnant, was taken away by the assailants after they killed her husband.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident.
He said the attack resulted in the death of Sufiyanu, a 35-year-old man, and the abduction of his wife.
Usman said police detectives had visited the scene and commenced investigation into the incident.
“It was observed that a police checkpoint is situated close to where the incident occurred. Residents could have informed the police for prompt response,” he said.
The PPRO added that the victim was rushed to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.
His remains had since been deposited at the hospital mortuary.
The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation aimed at rescuing the abducted woman and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
