Terrorists, on Wednesday, invaded Ihale-Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi state, and abducted two members of the community’s traditional council.
One of the victims, Chief Samuel Fagbemi, the Ba’hale (second-in-command to the Oluhale), was abducted right in front of his residence.
Chief Samuel Fagbemi is approximately 100 years old.
The second victim, Chief Zacheus Sunday Fagbemi, was abducted along Offere–Ihale Road while returning home. He is not only a member of the Ihale Traditional Council but also a member of the Kogi State Vigilante Service.
The heavily armed assailants stormed Ihale-Bunu with over 20 motorcycles around 4pm causing panic and confusion in the community.
Confirming the incident, President of Ihale Development Association (IDA), Chief P. M. B. Omolewa, called for safe and unconditional release of the abducted chiefs.
“Since this unfortunate incident, the entire Ihale community has been engulfed in panic, as the safety and security of lives and property can no longer be guaranteed.
“In view of this alarming situation, the Ihale Development Association urgently appeals to the Kabba–Bunu Local Government Authority, Kogi State Government, Federal Government of Nigeria, and all relevant security agencies to immediately swing into action,’ he appealed.
Chief Omolewa called for effective security measures to prevent a recurrence of such attacks in Ihale and its environs.
“The lives of our people must not be allowed to remain at the mercy of criminal elements. We sincerely appeal for immediate interventions,” he added.
