The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bambu, has reportedly been abducted by bandits suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists.

According to a resident familiar with the incident, Bambu was abducted on Friday evening in his hometown, Bagudo, in Bagudu Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said he had just received the information when contacted by our correspondent.

He added that he would provide full details once he received a briefing from the state’s Director of Security.

“Yes, I just got the information about the alleged abduction of the Deputy Speaker in his hometown this evening. I am in touch with the Director of Security in the state.

Once I get the details of what transpired, I will alert you very soon on the government’s position,” Idris said.

“I can assure you that the state government is on top of the situation and will ensure he is released safely.”