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Kidnappers Abduct Mining Association Chairman In Nasarawa

A wave of concern has gripped residents of Udege-Mbeki in Nasarawa State following the abduction of a prominent community leader and mining stakeholder, Mallam Suleiman Yusuf.

Mallam Suleiman, who serves as the Chairman of the Mining Association in Udege-Mbeki and holds the traditional title of Madakin Hausawa of Udege Chiefdom in Nasarawa Local Government Area, was reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening at about 7:10 p.m.

According to available information, the incident occurred at his residence while he was observing Iftar. Eyewitness accounts indicate that unknown gunmen stormed the premises and forcefully took him away to an undisclosed location.

He was abducted alongside his Mill Manager, Mr. Joseph Uguedo, popularly known as Joe, who was working at the Mill some meters away from the residence. 

The development has heightened anxiety among family members, associates, and the wider community, who have described the incident as both shocking and distressing.

Family sources have appealed to the general public, friends, and well-wishers to remember the victims in prayers, calling on Almighty Allah to grant them protection, ensure their safety, and facilitate their swift reunion with their loved ones.