The Caretaker Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, Haanongon Gideon alongside three of his aides have been kidnapped by yet to be identified gunmen.
Gideon was reportedly abducted around Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state early Saturday.
He was said to be on his way to attend the burial of the paramount ruler of Katsina-Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Fezaanga Wombo when he was seized by the gunmen.
His Personal Assistant, Ior Yuhwam, his driver, and a police officer are those said to be kidnapped with him.
Confirming the abduction in a press statement, the Council Secretary, Jonathan Modi, said: “The Ukum Local Government Area Executive Council announced the kidnap of the Council Chairman, 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 their way to attend the burial of the paramount Ruler of Katsina Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo.”
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
