By Mohammed Inuwa
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons and the abduction of six others in a violent attack by suspected kidnappers in Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, along the Pindiga–Kashere Road.
The report stated that armed men stormed the residence of one Yusuf Mohammed, where they shot and killed Yusuf, 31, and Faiza Mohammed, 28, before abducting 16-year-old Zainab Mohammed Yusuf.
The assailants also proceeded to the home of Alhaji Yayaji Abdullahi and abducted his wife, Summai Yayaji (35), and two children — Al’amin Yayaji (11) and Fatima Abdullahi (14).
The two gunshot victims were rushed to Cottage Hospital in Pindiga but were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Following the attack, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations led a team to the crime scene, where six empty shells of AK-47 ammunition and one live round were recovered.
The police said tactical and intelligence-led operations were immediately intensified, with local hunters and vigilantes mobilized to assist in the search and rescue mission.
The Command condemned the attack and assured residents that every effort is being made to apprehend the perpetrators and rescue the abducted victims.
It also called on members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.
Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
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