From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Abductors of Ukum local government chairman in Benue State Rev. Gideon Haanongon have reportedly demanded the sum of 50 million naira as ransom for his release.
A reliable source who pleaded anonymity told Peoples’ Daily on Tuesday.
Recalled that Rev. Gideon was kidnapped in early hours of Saturday around Anyagba, Tongov Katsina-Ala local government area on his way to attend the funeral of Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Benjamin Fezaanga Wombo.
The chairman was accompanied by his Special Assistant on Administration Mr. Silas Ior Yuhwam, driver and Police orderly who were also, abducted.
Commenting on this, the State Commissioner for Information Matthew Abo in a telephone chat with our correspondent said,”I heard that the kidnappers are demanding certain amount of money though I cannot authenticate the veracity of the rumor.
“I cannot State categorically but the State government has mobilized security operatives who are working hard to rescue the chairman”.
Governor Hyacinth Alia while speaking at the funeral o the Get Katsina-Ala on Saturday, decried the lingering security situation in Sankera axis(comprising Ukum, Katsina-Ala and Logo areas) even as he pleaded with the kidnappers to release Rev. Gideon, promising that his government is ready to assist them to be useful to the society.
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