Bauchi governor’s family offers N2m reward for info on kidnapped brother

The family of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammad, has offered the sum of N2 million to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Alhaji Adamu Duguri, the governor’s elder brother, who was abducted by unknown men on March 25.

This was revealed in a statement issued in Bauchi on Sunday by Alhaji Adamu Barde, on behalf of the family.

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

“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.

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

The police had while confirming the incident said Duguri was kidnapped at a tailor’s shop in Unguwar Jaki area of Bauchi State by unknown men who are yet to demand a ransom for the release of the victim.

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