BREAKING: Dino Melaye Abducted In Abuja – Senator Bruce
Lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye has being reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen in the Gwagwalada axis of Abuja, on Thursday.
Melaye’s colleague in the upper chamber, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce confirmed the development in a statement via his official Twitter handle.
According to the Bayelsa senator, the attackers blocked Melaye’s convoy, before abducting him.
Melaye was on his way to attend a court sitting of his case with the police in Kogi State when the incident happened.
I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, @dino_melaye’s brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino’s court case. Lets be on the watch out. Will keep you updated.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 26, 2018