A member representing Denge/Shuni State Constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Magaji Bodai, has been kidnapped by suspected hoodlums.
He was kidnapped around 1:15 am between Dange and Bodai town in the state.
A close relation of the victim revealed that his brother was kidnapped by yet to be identified persons.
When contacted, the state police command public relations officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police Mohammed Sadiq Abubakar confirmed the incident.
He added that efforts are being carried out to rescue the victim.
On whether there has been any contact from the kidnappers, he says none has been established so far.