The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the Chairman, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state, Safiyanu Isa-Andaha, by gunmen.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, he State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital.
He stated that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Nadada had mobilised personnel to go after the hoodlums and rescue the chairman and one other person who were kidnapped unhurt.
The police spokesperson explained that they received information that the chairman and one other were abducted around 8:30 p.m. in Ningo village of Akwanga LGA.
“The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, are currently on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the release of the council chairman and the other victim.
Nansel then enjoined members of the public, especially people from villages in the area, to provide the police with useful information that would lead to the rescue of those abducted and the arrest of the perpetrators.
Also, Mr Haruna Kassimu, Special Adviser to the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and close associates of the LG boss confirmed the abduction.
The SA said the LG boss and one Adamu Custom were kidnapped at Ningo village in Akwanga around 8:30 p.m. on Monday.
