The Nigerian Police force has confirmed the abduction of the Chairman, Transition Committee of Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael in Kogi State.
Earlier it was reported that Michael and other members of his entourage were kidnapped on Friday evening by unknown gunmen along Kabba-Okene expressway in Kogi State.
The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, who confirmed this to reporters on Saturday morning, said the Commissioner of Police had deployed officers to rescue the kidnapped victims.
It was yesterday in the night I received the information that the Chairman, Transition Committee Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael has been kidnapped along the road.
“The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Bethrand Onuoha has made a deployment already.
“Other security agencies, such as the military, Department of State Services, (DSS), Local Vigilantes and hunters are collaborating with the Police to ensure that he is rescued unhurt,” Aya noted.
Reports also had it that Michael is contesting for the chairmanship position under the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the forthcoming Local Government election slated for October 19, 2024.