Gunmen Abduct Mother Of Former Speaker

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By Ugonna Opara

Gunmen have abducted Hajiya Zainab, the mother of former Kano State House of Assembly speaker, Isiyaku Ali Danja, in the State.

Hajiya Zainab was abducted in the midnight at her house in Gezawa Local Government Area.

Ali Danja’s son, Saminu Danja who confirmed Zainab’s abduction, disclosed that the family has not been contacted up until this moment.

Details to follow later

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