The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of two journalists and their families in Kaduna, Saturday night, at the Danhonu community in Millennium City, Kaduna.
Spokesperson of the command, Mansir Hassan, told journalists that police operatives were trying their best to secure their release and had deployed operatives to the bush where the kidnappers were suspected to be hiding with the hostages.
"I have called on the security agencies, DSS, police, military to do all in their power to ensure that those journalists are rescued unharmed. Whether that is possible, I don't know. I mean the aspect of not hurting them. "Up till now, we have not really received any call for any demand or ransom. But from the reports I've got from both the police and the DSS, they are doing all that is necessary to ensure that they are released. So we are hopeful. We are looking forward to that."When contacted, Editor of The Nation Newspapers, Mr. Adeniyi Adesina, expressed shock that their reporter could be targeted by kidnappers for doing his job.
A statement by the Council Chairman, Asmau Halilu and Secretary, Gambo Sanga, condemned the incident and appealed to security agencies in the state to swing into action to rescue the journalists and their families from captivity.
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