The demand by the abductors is coming barely five days after the commissioner has been kept in captivity.
Last week Sunday gunmen suspected to be kidnappers came on four motorcycles and ordered everyone in the commissioner’s house in Zaki Biam, in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state to lie face down.
According to an eyewitness account, the gunmen took the commissioner to an unknown destination on one of the motorcycles. The Benue State Governor, Dr Hyacinth Alia had through his media aide, Kula Tersoo, condemned the abduction and directed security operatives to ensure the safe release of the commissioner.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene who responded to text messages sent to her cellphone said, ”Investigation is ongoing. Police don’t negotiate ransom so I’m not aware of that.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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