Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen has kidnapped the Benue state Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Matthew Abo.
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The Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, Kula Tersoo confirmed the incident to journalists.
He said that the commissioner was whisked away from his house at about 8 pm on Sunday night.
He said, “Unfortunately, he (commissioner) was kidnapped in his country home in Ukum LGA, around 8 pm on, Sunday, September 24, 2023.
“He was in his home with his family, children and his people when the armed men came in. They forced him to a bike.
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“We received the unfortunate development and His Excellency, Governor Hyacinth Alia has already directed and detailed the security operatives to ensure his safe release from the kidnappers’ den.”
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