Sani Idris, Niger state commissioner of information, has been abducted by bandits.
Ahmed Matane, secretary to the state government, said the commissioner was abducted around 1 am in his hometown, Baban Tunga in Tafa local government area of the state on Monday.
Matane said security operatives are on the trail of the kidnappers, adding that they hope to rescue the commissioner unharmed soon.
Credit- The Cable