A businessman, Yusuf Garkar-Bore was killed early sunday morning and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Aisha Yusuf abducted by unknown gunmen in Gulma town of Kebbi state.
A reliable source and relative who prefers to remain anonymous told newsmen that the community was invaded by gunmen at about 2am and the home of 65-year-old Garkar-Bore was attacked as they shoot him in the chest while his daughter-in-law was abducted.
“Alhaji was shot several times in the chest; we took him to Argungu General Hospital for treatment but he was confirmed dead; he has been buried according to Islamic rites today,” he said.
The source also said no information had been received on the whereabouts of the daughter in-law.
“We do not know her whereabouts now because the kidnappers have not contacted the family,” he added.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident.
“We are aware of the incident and our men have been drafted to the scene,” he said; adding that no contact had been established with the criminals.