The traditional Prime Minister of Tuomo community in Burutu, Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Mike Loyibo, and 25 others have been abducted by unknown gunmen.
Chief Mike Loyibo and others were reportedly abducted Monday afternoon,16th August 2021.
According to sources, the unfortunate incident occurred during the election of community executives.
Ait.live gathered that police officers attached to the traditional Prime Minister, Chief Mike Liyibo, took cover following heavy exchange of gun duel by the suspected gunmen.
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Although, security operatives have been dispatched to comb the area with a view to rescuing the abducted persons, there is still apprehension in the community.
At the time of this report, the Delta state police command has neither issued a statement on the incident nor reacted.
(Editor:Abaje Usekwe)