The abductors of Mr Matthew Abo the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism are demanding a ransom of N60billion to have him released.
Recall that the Commissioner was kidnapped from his home in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of the state by armed men who stormed his residence on motorbikes at about 8 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Governor Hyacinth Alia had in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula condemned the kidnapped of the newly sworn-in Commissioner and member of the State Executive Council, SEC, demanding his unconditional release by his abductors. According to Mr. Agerzua, “the gunmen demanded a ransom of N60million. They made the demand today in a phone call to a member of the family.
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