A Second-class traditional ruler, the Aron Akye of Ugah, Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji has been kidnapped in Lafia Local Government of Nasarawa State.
According to an eye witness, the gunmen stormed the palace with AK 47 riffles adding that the gunmen fled on motorcycles after abducting the Monarch.
Meanwhile, a source said that the kidnappers have contacted the family of the Chief and demanded 50 million naira ransom.
Gunmen Abduct Second-Class Traditional Ruler
According to the source, the gunmen allowed the Chief to talk with his family as they contacted the family through the mobile phone of the Chief’s son.
Meanwhile, the police spokesman in Nasarawa, ASP Ramhan Nansel has confirmed that Alhaji Abdullah kidnapped in the night.
He further gave an assurance that they would use their intelligence in securing the Monarch, adding that the police were not aware of the 50 million naira ransom.