The victims, all from Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, were reportedly abducted on Saturday while traveling to Marafa. Among those taken are Yahaya Sani Dogon Kade, chairman of Dan Isah ward, Bello Dealer, chairman of Sakajiki ward, and three others whose names have not yet been disclosed.
In a statement on Monday, its spokesperson Muhammed Ismaila Kaura criticised the governor’s handling of security in the state.