UPDATE: Nigerian Military Officially Confirms Abduction of Army Colonel in Kaduna

A Senior Army Officer was on Saturday reportedly kidnapped around the Kamazo area in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State by yet-to-be identified gunmen.

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Nigerian Army '1 Division' in Kaduna has officially confirmed the kidnapping of an active duty officer, Col. Samaila Inusa.

 

The Assistant Director Public Relations in Kaduna, Col. Usman Abdul in a statement confirmed that Inusa was abducted and then made public some help lines.

"This is to inform the general public that the above named senior officer of the Nigerian Army serving in Nigerian Army School of Infantry Jaji Kaduna was abducted around Kamazo near NNPC junction, Kaduna.

“The abductors dropped off his wife and left with him in his car. The car headed towards Abuja.

“Anybody with useful information or assistance should please assist in tracking these abductors.

“They are in a Mercedes-Benz GLK Black colour with registration number Abuja, KUJ 154 TZ. This happened at about 7:30 pm on Saturday 26 March 2016.

“You are please requested to inform the general public on this unfortunate incidence. The following numbers could be reached for further contact:

 

a. 08033865572

b. 08030489203

c. 08023445961

d. 07038025282

e. 08058130703