Security
By Anthony Isibor.
THE Benue State Government on Monday confirmed the abduction of Matthew Abo, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, and Iorwashima Erukaa, a former Chairman of the Ukum Local Government Area, LGA
In a statement by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the of Benue State Governor, Abo was kidnapped by gunmen at about 8 pm on Sunday September 24th, in his Sankara home, while Erukaa was abducted on Saturday September 23rd, 2023.
According to the statement, the duo have been taken to a yet-to-be identified locations, have made contacts with the family of Erukaa but are yet to make contacts with Abo’s family.
Adding that while the kidnappers have made contacts with the family of Erukaa they are yet to make contacts with Abo’s family.
Kula also revealed the the State Governor has since detailed security agencies to immediately commence operations to ensure the safe release of the duo while describing the act as barbaric, condemnable and unacceptable.
“He has called on the people of the state to remain calm, as his administration will do everything to make the state safe for all.
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-September. 25, 2023 @ 11:58 GMT |
Tags: Matthew Abo Mr Iorwashima Erukaa. Tersoo Kula
