My kidnappers almost slaughtered me –Kano Rep

Following the story of a kidnapped kano house of rep member, we shared earlier yesterday


A member of the House of Representatives , Mr . Garba Umar -Durbunde , who was kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday , has shared his “ harrowing experience ” with The News agency

Umar - Durbunde , who represents Sumaila /Takai Federal Constituency of Kano State, was freed by the kidnappers on Wednesday night after paying a sizeable ransom .

The incident took place in Jere , along the Abuja- Kaduna Road , as the lawmaker was driving to Kano from Abuja.
Speaking exclusively with News agency on Thursday , Umar - Durbunde said his abductors were 14 in number and that they were all “ well armed with deadly weapons .”

He disclosed that they threatened to slaughter him if he would not produce a reasonable amount of money .
Describing the encounter as “ terrible , ” the All Progressives Congress member narrated further , “ I spent over 21 hours with them and they released me about 7 .30 pm .

“ They kidnapped me and I travelled with them for over four hours into the bush from point to point.

“ I met 14 of them ; they were armed to the teeth . They all carried guns , daggers and knives ; it was terrible .

“ At a point , they threatened that they would slaughter me . Those people are fearless, ruthless; they can kill anybody .”
Although, he admitted that ransom was paid , Umar - Durbunde declined to give the figure .

However, unconfirmed sources said N 10m was raised to secure the lawmaker’s freedom. The kidnappers reportedly demanded N 60 m initially .
According to Umar - Durbunde , the moment the kidnappers pulled him out of his vehicle , they saw his red cap and concluded that he was a political associate of a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

“ They said I was a Kwankwaso ally , ” he added .

He said though he was unharmed , he had to undergo immediate medical check - up after he was released because of the psychological trauma he faced in the hands of the kidnappers .

“ My brother , I thank God that I am now stable.
“ But, I must tell you that yesterday ( Wednesday), I couldn ’ t sleep .
“ The experience was terrible and nobody should pray for it, ” he stated .