The Caretaker Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, Haanongon Gideon has been abducted by gunmen.
A statement by the council secretary, Jonathan Modi, said the chairman and three of his aides were kidnapped along Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state around 6.30am on Saturday while on their way to attend the burial of the paramount ruler of Katsina-Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo.
Among those kidnapped along with him were his personal assistant, Mr. Ior Yuhwam, his driver, and a police officer.
The statement read in part, “The Ukum Local Government Area Executive Council announces the kidnap of the Council Chairman, Rev. Haanongon Gideon, alongside his PA on Administration, Mr Ior Yuhwam, his driver and police officer.
“The ugly incident took place this morning, along Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala LGA, of Benue State, around 6:30am, while on the way to attend the burial of the paramount Ruler of Katsina Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo.”
The Benue State Police command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene had yet to comment on the incident as at the time of filing this report.
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