A first class monarch in Kogi state, the acting Ejeh of Ankpa, Alhaji Shaibu Usman has been kidnapped.
It was reliably gathered that the monarch from was kidnapped inside the mosque while about to observe Zubihi at about 5.30 am on Friday.
According to source, the fully armed kidnappers, numbering about five, stormed the mosque and dragged the acting first class Chief in the presence of other worshipers that could not resist the kidnapping of the monarch.
Alhaji Shaibu Usman’s abductors are yet to make any contact with the family.
The Commissioner of Police, Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, while confirming the incident to newsmen on Friday, said the Police have cordoned all entry and exit point into the State, with the view to rescuing the traditional ruler.
According to CP Edeh, the kidnappers laid ambush at the mosque and zoomed off immediately with the traditional ruler to yet to be ascertained destination.
Also speaking on the incident, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said efforts is on to ensure that the traditional ruler is secured safely.
“The State Government is working with security agencies to ensure his release. The Kogi State Government has also put machinery in motion to ensure even more stringent security network during this yuletide.
“The people of Ankpa should remain calm as Government is on top of the situation. We remain committed to security of lives and property,” he said.
