Bandits Disguised As Women In Hijab Kidnap Gold Merchant In Nigeria's Zamfara State

In Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, a businessman widely recognized as Haji Isiya has been kidnapped by four armed bandits who concealed their identities by wearing jijab, a veil commonly worn by Muslim women.

According to PRNigeria, the incident occurred between 9:30 pm and 10 pm on Monday in Hayi community in the Maru Local Local Government Area of the state. 

A source told PRNigeria that the terrorists stormed the area in a convoy of about three motorcycles.

"After invading Haji Isiya's residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.

"The armed bandits, who were dressed in hijab, left immediately with Isiya, and were reported to have been seen at Karakkai axis. Only God knows where they eventually took him to.

"But security agencies have already launched an investigation into the incident. They will surely facilitate his rescue," he said.

PRNigeria reports that recently a Divisional Police Officer, in Maru town, DP Kazeem Raheem was killed when he attempted to repel an attack by bandits.

Raheem who was killed in gunfight alongside a police sergeant and a vigilante, had mobilised security personnel to foil an attempt to kidnap a businessman in the area.