Police Rescues Abducted Wives, Child Of Murdered Bauchi Lawmaker

The Bauchi state police command has rescued the abducted wives and child of Bauchi lawmaker killed by gunmen last week.

Musa Baraza, member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, representing Dass Constituency, was attacked and killed by unknown gunmen on Thursday at his house in Dass and abducted his wives and child.

His abducted wives are, Rashida Musa Mante (40), Rahina Musa Mante (35) and a daughter Fausar Musa Mante (1) while four empty shells of life ammunitions were recovered at the scene of the murder.

The Chief of Staff, Bauchi Government House, Dr Ladan Salihu, announced the news of their release on his verified Twitter handle.

He said, “Alhamdulillah! The wives of Hon. Musa Baraza, Bauchi House Member murdered 4 days ago in Dass have regained Freedom.

“The one year-old baby abducted along with them is also released. Gov Bala Mohammed has directed Doctors and security to give them adequate care and attention.”

Bauchi State Police Command also confirmed the release of the abducted victims by its personnel who acted on reliable information volunteered by members of the public.