Gunmen kidnap LG chairman in Kogi

Gunmen have attacked and kidnapped the caretaker chairman of the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, Zacchaeus Michael.

The news was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), William Aya, on Saturday.

Aya told reporters that the caretaker chairman was kidnapped on Friday night along the Kaaba-Okene Road in the Kaaba area of the state.

“Yes, I got the information. The state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, has already deployed officers for a search-and-rescue mission. We are on top of the situation,” he said.

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Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter said that Michael was abducted alongside some of his aides.

“Reports indicate that CTC Kabba/Bunu Chairman, Zacchaeus Dare Michael, and some of his aides have been kidnapped by gunmen on the Kaaba-Okene Expressway in Kabba.

“Authorities are seeking any credible information that may aid their safe rescue.

“I urge everyone to pray for their immediate and safe release, asking for divine intervention and protection during this critical time,” he said.