Gunmen have abducted Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of popular Hausa singer, Dauda Adamu, well known as Rarara, in Katsina State.

It was gathered that the 75-year-old woman was kidnapped at her residence in Kahutu, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Friday, June 28, 2024.

The incident was confirmed by the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Aliyu.

Aliyu noted: “Today, June 28, at about 1:30 a.m., information was received at the Danja Divisional Police Headquarters, that some suspected kidnappers silently invaded the residence of one Hauwa’u Adamu, aged 75, in Kahutu village, Danja Local Government and kidnapped her.

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“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, the DPO Danja led a team of operatives to the scene with a view to arresting the culprits and unhurt rescue of the victim.

“However, the kidnappers had already fled with the victim.”

The police spokesman stated that two suspects were arrested during an investigation for questioning on the abduction of the Hausa singer’s mother.

Aliyu said further developments would be communicated in due course as the investigation into the incident was in progress.

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