LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Some gunmen have reportedly invaded the residence of Benue State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Matthew Abo, and abducted him.
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday night, at about 8:00pm at his country home in Zaki Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of the state
Abo was said to have been at home with his family members when the suspects came on four motorcycles and found their way into his living room.
According to an eyewitness, “The kidnappers came on four motorcycles, ordered everyone in the house including the commissioner’s wife and children to lie face down, and took him away to an unknown destination on one of the motorcycles.
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“The abductors forced the commissioner to sit behind the rider of one of the motorcycles while a gunman sandwiched him.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kula Tersoo, confirmed the incident, he said, “Yes he was kidnapped. Unfortunately, he was kidnapped in his country home in Ukum LGA, around 8pm on, Sunday, 24 September, 2023.
“He was home with his family, children and his people when the armed men came in. They forced him to a bike.
“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.”
Abo was among the 17 commissioners sworn in on 29 August, by Governor Hyacinth Alia.