The Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ekpe Ogbu, has been kidnapped.


He was kidnapped around 4pm on Sunday at the notorious Adankari Junction along Otukpo Ado Road

According to Gov. Samuel Ortom's security advisor, Colonel Paul Hemba (retd), the  Hilux van the victim was traveling in was recovered by Otukpo police and rescue efforts have begun, but no contact has been established with the hijackers. 


The Adankari Junction has become the black spot for kidnapping activity, with at least three reported records of kidnappings there. Previously, a Reverend Father, a Benue State University professor and an Otobi local politician were abducted at the intersection on different days Communities and commuters tormenting the route.

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