The Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu as been abducted in his residence in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Police spokesperson, Muhammed Jalige confirmed the report on behalf of Kaduna Police Command according to The Nations.
He said, the second class Emir was whisked away alongside 12 other persons as against 10 persons ealier reported. The incident was said to occur early on Sunday morning and a manhunt has already been launched to rescue the Emir and others.
According to the Nations, the bandits stormed the Emir's residence around 12:00am on Sunday morning in their numbers and shooting sporadically.
A source close to The Nations was also quoted saying, 3 women, 2 of the Emir's grandchildren and 3 of his aides were whisked away with the Emir.
This attack is coming in less than 24 hours after the Emir held a security meeting where he hinted of a plot to kidnap him.
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