Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the Medical Director of Dansadau General Hospital, Dr Mansur Muhammad in Dansadau LGA of Zamfara State.

Dr Mansur Muhammad, The Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Zamfara State confirmed the incident in a statement..

He said: “NMA Zamfara received with deep shock the report of Kidnap of Medical Director General Hospital Dansadau Dr Mansur Muhammad”.

“The unfortunate incidence happened on Saturday June 25th, 2022 at Mashayar zaki along Dansadau – Magami Road in Zamfara State.

“We urge our members to include him and other abductees in our prayers while the association work with relevant authorities to ensure his timely release in good health.”

The abduction of the medical doctor is came less than 48 hours after the  State Government said it would issue gun licenses to citizens for self defense against bandits terrorizing the state.