District Head of Ofugo at Opulega, in Ankpa local government area of Kogi State, Chief Abdulkerim Aliyu, have been kidnapped by gunmen.
The monarch, it was gathered, was abducted around 7:30 pm on Sunday when the gunmen invaded his palace.
Sources confirmed that his abductors have made contact with the family, demanding N5 million as ransom.
According to the locals, the kidnappers came to his house, disguised as police officers from Kogi State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Lokoja, and took him away in his Lexus jeep for an undisclosed interview at their headquarters.
“His Lexus jeep was seen parked around Ikanekpo, a village before Opulega on Anyigba – Ankpa road on Sunday.
“That was when it dawned on us that the District Head was kidnapped and not under arrest.
“His kidnappers have put a call to the members of his family, demanding N5 million ransom,” a resident of the town, who identified himself as Danladi Jibo, said.
As at the time of filing this report, the state police command is yet to comment on the development.
