Gunmen within the early hours of Saturday kidnapped the Chairman of Ukum Native Authorities Space of Benue State, Haanongon Gideon, and three others.
The Chairman was mentioned to have been kidnapped alongside Anyagba, Tongov, Katsina-Ala Native Authorities Space of the state at round 6.30am whereas he was on his method to the funeral of the Supreme Ruler of Katsina-Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala. Chief Fezaanga Wombo.
Amongst these kidnapped with him had been his private assistant, Mr Ior Yuhwam, his driver and a police officer.
Nonetheless, a press assertion from the council secretary, Jonathan Modi, confirmed the kidnapping of the performing chairman and three others.
The assertion learn in elements: “The Govt Council of Ukum Native Authorities Space declares the kidnapping of the Chairman of the Council, Rev. Haanongon Gideon, alongside together with his PA for Administration, Mr. Ior Yuhwam, his driver and police officer.
“The ugly incident occurred this morning alongside Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State, at about 6:30 am, whereas we had been on our method to attend the funeral of the paramount ruler of Katsina Ala LG, the Ter Katsina – Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo.'
The assertion urged all folks of the native authorities to stay calm and obey the legislation, assuring them that measures are being taken to make sure the liberty of the victims.
The state Commissioner for Info, Tradition and Tourism, Matthew Abo, additionally confirmed the kidnapping of the chairman.
He mentioned: “It’s true that he has been kidnapped. I can't say a lot now as a result of I’m at a funeral in Katsina-Ala.”
The State Commissioner for Info, who hails from the identical native authorities space, was additionally kidnapped by armed males in September 2023.
Nonetheless, the spokesperson of the state command, SP Catherine Anene, mentioned she was but to be told.