Traditional ruler kidnapped in Nasarawa state

A traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Magaji, the “Aron Akye” of Ugah, has been abducted from his residence in Ugah village near Lafia and  taken away on a motorcycle by his abductors

Penpushing reports that, a family source who preferred anonimity said the incident occurred on Thursday at about 7.30pm when  the gunmen, stormed the house with sophisticated weapons and whisked the monarch away to an unknown destination.

The source also disclosed  that the kidnappers  on Saturday contacted the family on phone to demand for N50 million ransom, and thereafter  allowed  the royal family to speak with family members.

Penpushing further reports that, the  Nasarawa State Police Commissioner,Bola Longe confirmed the abduction of  the second-class traditional ruler in the state,adding that  the command had mobilised personnel to the area to rescue the monarch.

“We have deployed officers to area and they are searching everywhere, he will be rescued and by the grace of God the kidnappers will be arrested and prosecuted. We are, therefore, appealing to members of the public, especially those in that area to furnish the police with revenant information that will lead to the rescue of the victim and arrest of the kidnappers,” Longe said.