Bandits on Thursday abducted Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, a youth leader of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in Zamfara State, during a violent attack on his home in Gusau. The gunmen reportedly stormed his residence in large numbers, with at least 30 heavily armed men involved in the operation.
The attackers arrived suddenly, overpowering any form of resistance before forcefully taking Gusau away in the presence of his wife. After the abduction, the gunmen fled with the victim to an undisclosed location, leaving residents of the area in fear.
A security monitoring platform, Bakatsine, later confirmed the incident and stated that security agencies were alerted shortly after the abduction occurred. Efforts to track the kidnappers and rescue the victim were said to be ongoing as of the time of reporting.
Zamfara State has continued to face persistent security challenges, with bandit groups carrying out frequent attacks, kidnappings, and killings across several communities. Despite repeated assurances from authorities, many areas in the state and nearby regions remain unsafe, as armed groups increasingly target politicians, traditional leaders, and ordinary citizens for ransom.
The latest abduction has added to growing concerns among residents about safety in the state capital and the effectiveness of current security measures.