The Niger state Commissioner for information, Alhaji MUHAMMED SANNI IDRIS has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that he was abducted from his home town Baban Tunga in Tafa local government area of the state, in the early hours of today.

Secretary to the Government of Niger state, Alhaji AHMED IBRAHIM MATANE, confirmed the abduction, saying it happened around 1am.

He said security personnel are already on the trail of his abductors, expressing hope that they would be able to trace and rescue him unhurt.