The Security Adviser to Benue State Governor, Col. Paul Hemba (retd) has confirmed the abduction of the state Commissioner for housing and urban development, Ekpe Ogbu.
Ogbu was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday evening at Adankari Junction along the Otukpo-Ado Road.
Col Hemba revealed that the victim’s vehicle had been recovered by the Police in Otukpo.
The Adankari Junction has become the spot for kidnap activities, with more than three records of kidnappings reported.
Upon their release, the previous victims reportedly disclosed that the kidnappers were armed herdsmen terrorising local communities and commuters who ply the route.
