Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Takai Shamang, has been abducted in his hometown, Biniki, in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Shamang,
78, was also a former president general of the National Union of Electricity
and Gas Workers, now National Union of Electricity Employees, between 1982 and
1989.
The
well-respected figure in the community, who is the president and founder of the
Gantys Aid for Widows, Orphans and Needy Foundation, popularly known as the
GAWON Foundation, is known for his extensive philanthropic work.
Confirming
the development to journalists on Sunday, his daughter, Grace Yohanna Abbin,
said her father was abducted at his residence in Biniki at about 8:00 p.m. on
Friday, July 5, 2024.
Abbin,
who is the Manager of Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Kafanchan,
said a large group of kidnappers broke into her father's residence and
forcefully whisked him away to an unknown destination.
She
said the authorities were investigating the incident, and efforts are underway
to secure his release. “The community and family members are appealing to the
public for any information that could aid in his safe return,” she said.
She
added that the family, friends and well-wishers remain hopeful for his
safe return.
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