Bandits abduct first-class Zamfara monarch, Emir of Bungudu along Abuja-Kaduna highway

Armed bandits have kidnapped the paramount ruler of Bungundu emirate in Zamfara State, HRH Hassan Attahiru

The first-class monarch was abducted while travelling along Abuja-Kaduna highway on Tuesday, September 13.

It was gathered that the gunmen opened fire on his convoy and successfully demobilized some of the vehicles.

A policeman who was with him was said to have been killed during an exchange of fire with the bandits.