An administrative staff of The Guardian Newspapers was kidnapped on Wednesday by gunmen.

Mr. Ajibade Alagbe, who works in The Guardian Newspapers’ Abuja office, was abducted in the early hours of Wednesday from his home located along Kaduna-Abuja road, behind Zuma Rock, Chachi, Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State.

The gunmen have called his family to demand a ransom of ₦5million to free Alagbe.

Police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said operational efforts towards ensuring Alagbe regain freedom have been activated.

Details later.
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