By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has condemned in strongest terms the kidnap of the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Matthew Abo, and a former Ukum Local Government Chairman, Mr. Iorwashima Erukaa at the weekend in Zaki-Biam.
The governor who made the condemnation in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula on Monday in Makurdi said, “I received the unfortunate news of the kidnap of Mr. Matthew Abo, the Commissioner for Information, culture and Tourism, and former Chairman Ukum LGA, Mr. Iorwashima Erukaa”.
The statement said, “while Abo was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in his Sankara home at about 8pm, Sunday, September 24th, 2023, Mr. Erukaa was also taken away the previous day by a yet to be identified gunmen”.
According to the statement, “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”.
The Governor who described the act as barbaric, condemnable and unacceptable, has already detailed security agencies to immediately commence operations to ensure the safe release of the duo.
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.
