Kebbi APC Ex-Chairman, Another Victim Cry Out for Help in Bandits' Captivity

A distressing video has emerged online, showing two elderly men, including a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Koko-Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, pleading for assistance while being held captive by bandits. The video, which was shared on social media by a conflict reporter, reveals the dire conditions under which the captives are being held. According to the former APC chairman, both men are battling serious health challenges, with one of them, Yahya, being ill, while the other has been living on medication. The captives expressed concern over the lack of progress in efforts to secure their release, stating that they have been forced to trek long distances through forests alongside their abductors despite their age and medical conditions. The video has sparked concern among residents and social media users, who are calling for urgent intervention to secure the release of the victims. As of the time of this report, security authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the video or the status of the victims. The video has generated widespread concern about the persistent cases of kidnapping and banditry across parts of northern Nigeria. The captives urged their families, associates, and relevant authorities to take steps toward securing their release and reuniting them with their loved ones. The situation has highlighted the need for increased efforts to address the issue of banditry and kidnapping in the region.