The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, who was kidnapped on October 31, 2025.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the lawmaker regained his freedom on November 8, 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., and has since been reunited with his family after receiving medical treatment.
“The Kebbi State Police Command commends the courage, resilience and bravery of the combined team of security personnel deployed for the search and rescue operations during the unfortunate incident,” Abubakar stated.
He also appreciated the good people of Kebbi State for providing vital and accurate information that aided the safe return of the Deputy Speaker.
Abubakar assured residents that the Command remains committed to intensifying its operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across the state.He urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movement to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
