Breaking: Local Government Chairman and Police Escort Abducted by Bandits in Northern Nigeria

Unknown gunmen abducted Haanongon Gideon, the Caretaker Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State, along with three others, including his Personal Assistant, driver, and a police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday morning while Gideon was on his way to attend the burial of Chief Fezaanga Wombo, the paramount ruler of Katsina-Ala LG, in Anyagba, Tongov, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. Council Secretary Jonathan Modi confirmed the kidnapping in a concise press statement, providing details of the unfortunate event.

Expressing concern over the incident, the Ukum Local Government Area Executive Council issued a statement urging security agents to take prompt and decisive action to ensure the safe release of the abducted individuals. The circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and the identity of the perpetrators are currently under investigation by security operatives in the state. The community awaits updates and hopes for a swift resolution to this distressing situation.

As the state grapples with the unsettling event, there is a heightened call for increased security measures to protect public officials and citizens alike. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by insecurity in certain regions and the need for concerted efforts to address and curb such criminal activities.