by Oge Okonkwo
The wife and two-year-old child of the Chairman of Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Salihu Adaviruku were abducted by unknown gunmen on Monday.
According to reports, the kidnappers laid in wait at Adaviruku’s residence at Kuroko, Adavi LG.
Mr. Adaviruku, oblivious to the presence of the kidnappers, drove into his compound only to be accosted at the main gate.
Nigerian Eye reports:
They bandits were said to have commandeered Adaviruku into his house and demanded N50m from the LG Chairman.
It was also gathered that the gunmen were enraged when the LG boss told them that he did not have the demanded money.
The strangers consequently abducted Adaviruku’s wife, Hasiya, and their two year old baby.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Kogi State Command, Mr. Timpa Rendegha, confirmed the incident to journalists.
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