Suspected Kidnappers on Friday attempted to abduct Alhaji Abubakar Saidu, chairman of Gassol local government council of Taraba in his house located at GRA, Jalingo.
Saidu told newsmen in Jalingo that eight assailants arrived at his residence at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, armed with sophisticated weapons.
He said that the kidnappers were carrying four AK 47 riffles, and one of them wearing a mask.
Saidu explained that he sighted them through the window while they were making efforts to gain access into his residence.
The chairman said he quickly called the Divisional Police Officer of GRA division, who quickly responded as the assailants fled the scene.
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While commending the police and vigilance group personnel for their timely intervention, he appealed to the Commissioner of Police to beef up security in his house.
When contacted, Mr James Lashen, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) to the Taraba Command confirmed the development.
Lashen said that though no arrest was made, the command had commenced investigation into the matter.
He advised residents to be conscious of their environment and report every suspicious movement to the police.
