Crimes

Gunmen kidnap Benue commissioner

Gunmen have kidnapped the Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ekpe Ogbu.

It was gathered that the commissioner was abducted at Adankari Junction along the Otukpo-Ado Road at about 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Confirming the incident, the adviser on security matters to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Col. Paul Hemba (Retd), said Ogbu was kidnapped while travelling on the highway.

Hemba stated that the Hilux van the victim was travelling in has been recovered by the police in the Otukpo area of Benue State.

The governor’s aide added that efforts were ongoing to rescue the commissioner.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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