Sister-in-law to Niger governor’s chief of staff kidnapped

Gunmen

Gunmen have kidnapped the sister-in-law of the chief of staff to Niger State Governor, Ibrahim Balarabe, and one other woman.

News of their kidnap at Kagara town in Niger State became public on Tuesday after the incident occurred over the weekend.

The other victim is said to be the wife of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshall in Kagara.

According to The Nation, the kidnappers have demanded ransom from both families but the sums have not been ascertained.

The woman is the wife of the elder brother of Niger State Governor’s chief of staff.

Police in Niger have not made an official statement on the incident.