GUNMEN ABDUCT LG CHAIRMAN IN KOGI
The caretaker chairman of the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Zacchaeus Michael, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, confirmed this on Saturday.
Aya told our correspondent that the caretaker chairman was kidnapped on Friday night along Kabba-Okene Road in the Kabba area of the state.
“Yes, I got the information. The state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, has already deployed officers for a search-and-rescue mission. We are on top of the situation,” he said.
Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter said that Michael was abducted alongside some of his aides.
One of the sources said, “Reports indicate that CTC Kabba/Bunu Chairman, Zacchaeus Dare Michael, and some of his aides have been kidnapped by gunmen on the Kabba-Okene Expressway in Kabba.
“Authorities are seeking any credible information that may aid their safe rescue.
“I urge everyone to pray for their immediate and safe release, asking for divine intervention and protection during this critical time.”
Details later…
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