The Benue State commissioner for information, culture and tourism, Mathew Aboh, on Monday, abducted by gunmen.
According to Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary (CPS) to governor Hyacinth Alia, who confirmed the incident, said the governor has already directed security operatives to ensure the commissioner’s safe release.
Kula said, “Yes, we received the unfortunate news, and the governor has already detailed security operatives to do everything possible to ensure his safe release.”
The Informant247 gathered that the gunmen allegedly invaded the commissioner’s residence in Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA of the state at about 8pm on Sunday, where the kidnappers reportedly ordered everyone in the house, including Aboh’s wife and children, to lie face down before taking the commissioner away.
Aboh was sworn in as a member of the Benue executive council on August 29.