{"id":169777,"date":"2025-07-16T13:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/taraba-algon-boss-denies-kidnap-attempt-on-gassol-lg-chair"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:50:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:50:41","slug":"taraba-algon-boss-denies-kidnap-attempt-on-gassol-lg-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/taraba-algon-boss-denies-kidnap-attempt-on-gassol-lg-chair","title":{"rendered":"Taraba ALGON Boss Denies Kidnap Attempt on Gassol LG Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chairman of the Taraba State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Hassan Aminu Jauro, has debunked reports alleging a kidnap attempt on Abubakar Sadiq, Chairman of Gassol local government council.<\/p>\n<p>Jayro described the reports as false and misleading.<\/p>\n<p>There are reports that Sadiq narrowly escaped abduction by suspected kidnappers at his residence in Jalingo metropolis.<\/p>\n<p>Jauro, chairman of Jalingo local government council, urged residents not to take the reports seriously, insisting that there is no insecurity in the area.<\/p>\n<p>He said Governor Agbu Kefas has been working tirelessly to maintain peace and security across the state.<\/p>\n<p>His statement, made available to journalists on Wednesday in Jalingo, aligns with the position of the police, who have also denied that any kidnapping attempt took place.<\/p>\n<p>The confusion, as noted by DAILY POST, stemmed from an incident in the early hours of Wednesday, July 10, 2025, when reports spread that suspected kidnappers had targeted Sadiq\u2019s residence in Jalingo, sparking fear among residents.<\/p>\n<p>The state police command had earlier clarified the situation, stating that no kidnapping attempt occurred.<\/p>\n<p>According to Acting Police Public Relations Officer, James Lashen Saminu, the Gassol chairman placed a distress call at around 3:15 a.m., reporting suspicious movements around his residence near ALGON House in Jalingo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe DPO of GRA Division and his patrol team responded immediately and arrived at the location,\u201d Saminu said. \u201cBut no suspects were found, and there was no direct contact between any individuals and the Chairman.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Further police investigations revealed no evidence of a break-in or any credible signs of an attempted kidnapping. The command emphasized that the alarm did not meet the threshold for a criminal offence.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Simon Bretet, expressed concern over the false alarm, warning that such misinformation could undermine public confidence in the state\u2019s improving security environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe security situation in Jalingo has improved significantly, and such unfounded reports only serve to create unnecessary panic,\u201d Bretet said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged citizens to remain calm and continue their normal activities, while calling on public officials and community leaders to verify facts before raising alarms that could cause public anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Abubakar Sadiq, the Gassol council chairman, denied ever speaking to any journalist about an attempted kidnap, distancing himself from the reports circulating in the media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chairman of the Taraba State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Hassan Aminu Jauro, has debunked reports alleging a kidnap attempt on Abubakar Sadiq, Chairman of Gassol local government council. Jayro described the reports as false and misleading. 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