Gunmen kidnap councillor and eight others in Kogi

Gunmen have kidnapped a councillor representing Odo-Ape Ward in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Legislative Council, Hon. Alaba Moses, and eight others in their various communities.

It was gathered that the kidnappers struck in Odo-Ape around 1 a.m. on, shooting sporadically to scare residents before abducting their victims. 

An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, told Nigerian Tribune that residents of Odo-Ape are now living in fear, uncertain about who might be targeted next.

He added that, just a few days ago, an 18-passenger bus was ambushed in the area, with all passengers kidnapped.

The eyewitness further confirmed that five Gwari people, two Bassa individuals, and a man named Silas from Agbadu-Bunu were also abducted overnight.

He called on security agencies and the state government to protect lives and property and secure the release of the kidnapped victims

Kidnapping incidents have recently surged in the local government area. 

Two brothers abducted from their family land in Aluju, Kakun, and another two from Odo-Ape have now been held captive for over nine days.