Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the identity of the lawmaker abducted on Friday along Zaria-Kaduna highway.

DSP Yakubu Abubakar Sabo, the command’s spokesperson, in a statement shortly after the news of the abduction broke said an ID Card bearing the name of Hon Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly Representing Zaria Constituency was found.

“A contact was made and it was confirmed that he was the person involved in the incident,” the statement said.

The statement reads in full: “On 30/08/19 at about 0030hrs, the Command received an information through DPO Mararraban Jos that a Toyota Camry with Reg No ZAR 972 TL was found parked without occupants at a point near Farakwai Village along Kad - Zaria Expressway.

“Patrol Teams were immediately dispatched to the area and recovered the vehicle to station. Upon search, an ID Card bearing Hon Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly Representing Zaria Constituency was found.

“A contact was made and it was confirmed that he was the person involved in the incident.

Team’s of conventional Police, PMF personnel, SARS and Anti Kidnapping Unit of the Command are currently combing the bush for possible rescue of the victim and arresting the criminals.

“The IGP’S IRT were also contacted for technical support in tracking the hoodlums. Update will follow Please.”