Gunmen kidnap Benue council chairman, three aides

The Caretaker Chairman of  Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, Haanongon Gideon alongside three of his aides were kidnapped on Saturday morning by gunmen.

Gideon was reportedly abducted  Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state.  He was said to be on his way to attend the burial of the paramount ruler of Katsina-Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo when he was seized by the gunmen.

His Personal Assistant, Mr. Ior Yuhwam, his driver, and a police officer were those said to be kidnapped with him.

Confirming the abduction in  a press statement,  the Council Secretary, Jonathan Modi, said: “The Ukum Local Government Area Executive Council announces the kidnap of the Council Chairman, Rev. Haanongon Gideon, alongside his PA on Administration, Mr Ior  Yuhwam, his driver and police officer.

“The ugly incident took place this morning, along Anyagba, Tongov, in Katsina-Ala LGA, of Benue State, around 6:30am, while on the way to attend the burial of the paramount Ruler of Katsina Ala LG, the Ter Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezaanga Wombo.”