Bala Mohammed’s family offers N2m for tip-off on kidnapped brother

Bala Mohammed

The family of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has offered N2 million for information on the whereabout of Adamu Duguri, the governor’s elder brother, abducted on March 25.

The family announced the N2 million reward in a statement on Sunday written on its behalf by Adamu Barde.

Duguri was kidnapped by gunmen in Bauchi at about 7:30pm last Wednesday.

The police said four gunmen armed with AK47 rifles took away the victim from a tailor’s shop in Unguwar Jaki area of Bauchi metropolis.

“Following the unfortunate kidnap of our father, brother and uncle, Alh. Adamu Duguri, Wakilin Bauchi, also known as Mai-Gunduman Duguri, on the 25th March, we solicit for information leading to his return,” the statement read.

“We wish to express our appreciation to all and sundry for your prayers and show of love as you stand by us in this trying period. We beseech God to reward you abundantly.

“The family wishes to announce the sum of N2,000,000.00 payable to whoever provides information leading to Adamu Mohammed’s safe return.”