From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the kidnap of his Commissioner for Information,Culture and Tourism, Mathew Abo and a former Chairman Ukum LGA, Mr. Iorwashima Erukaa describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable.
The new Information Commissioner was kidnap in his country home in Zaki-Biam, Ukum local government on Sunday 24th September, 2023 while Mr. Erukaa was also taken away by a yet to be identified gunmen on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023.
The kidnappers who took the duo to yet to be identified locations, have made contacts with the family of Erukaa but are yet to make contacts with Abo’s family.
A statement signed by Chief Press to the Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said he (Governor) has already detailed security agencies to immediately commence operations to ensure the safe release of the duo.
“Governor Alia has received the unfortunate news of the kidnap of Mr. Matthew Abo, the Commissioner for Information.
“He has called on the people of the state to remain calm, as his administration will do everything to make the state safe for all”, the statement read.
