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Yusuf Garkar-Bore, a 65-year-old businessman in Gulma town of Kebbi state, was killed by gunmen on Sunday.

The gunmen also abducted Aisha Yusuf, his daughter-in-law.

A member of the family told journalists that the gunmen invaded the community at 2am and attacked Garkar-Bore’ home, shooting him in the chest and abducting his son’s wife.

“Alhaji was shot severally in the chest; we took him to Argungu General Hospital for treatment but he was confirmed dead; he has been buried according to Islamic rites today,” he said.

The source also said he no information on the whereabouts of the daughter-in-law.

“We do not know her whereabouts now because the kidnappers have not contacted the family,” he said.

Nafiu Abubakar, the police public relations officer in the state, confirmed the incident to journalists.

He said no contact had been made with the abducted person or the criminals.

“We are aware of the incident and our men have been drafted to the scene,” he said.