A disturbing video circulating on social media has shown the former APC Chairman of Koko/Besse Local Government Area in Kebbi State alongside an associate, reportedly in captivity inside the Birnin Gwari forest.
The footage, which has sparked concern among residents and political circles in Kebbi State, is said to have been recorded by their abductors, though the exact circumstances surrounding the video remain unclear.
In the viral clip, the victims appeared under distress, raising fresh fears over their safety and renewed attention on insecurity challenges in the Birnin Gwari axis, a known hotspot for bandit-related activities.
Sources within the community said the development has thrown families, supporters, and political associates of the former party chairman into anxiety, as efforts intensify to verify the authenticity and timing of the video.
Security analysts note that the Birnin Gwari forest has long served as a difficult terrain for criminal groups, making rescue operations complex and often prolonged despite ongoing military offensives in the area.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security authorities regarding the video or the status of the abducted individuals.
However, residents are calling for urgent and coordinated action by security agencies to secure their release and intensify operations aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts within the forest.
The emergence of the video has once again highlighted the persistent threat of kidnapping and banditry in parts of the North-West, where communities continue to live under fear of abductions and attacks.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as investigations into the viral footage and efforts to locate the victims continue.
Source:@Nigeriastories
