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Gunmen abduct council chairman in Nasarawa state

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January 2, 2024

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Chukwueze Faith

Nasarawa state

The Council Chairman Of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa Mr. Safiyanu Isa Andaha has been kidnapped by gunmen.

Confirming the incident, Special Adviser to the Nasarawa State Governor on Local G noovernment and Chieftaincy Affairs Mr Haruna Kassimu said Mr Safiyanu Isa was abducted at Ningo village on the Akwanga – Andaha road in the Akwanga Local government area of the state along with one Alhaji Adamu Custom at about 8:30 in the evening of January 1st, 2024.

He noted that security agencies had responded swiftly by chasing after the gunmen who forcefully fled with the council chairman to an unknown destination.

In a telephone interview, the State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ramhan Nansel said the police in collaboration with other security agencies were on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the release of the council chairman and the other victim.

SOURCE: FRCN

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Chukwueze Faith is a graduate of Quantity Surveying from the prestigious Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Ebonyi State. She is a results-oriented marketing professional with 2+ years of experience building business visibility. Skilled in content creation and design, with a passion for crafting engaging narratives. Driven to leverage marketing expertise to improve the lives of others.

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