Police Confirm Kogi Traditional Ruler Kidnapped ‘Inside Mosque’ As State Govt Appeals For Calm

On Friday, the Kogi State Police Command confirmed the abduction of a first-class traditional ruler, Shaibu Usman.

The emir was reportedly kidnapped at about 5:30 am on Friday while entering the Mosque to observe his early morning prayers.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba Edeh, said the kidnappers laid ambushed at the mosque and zoomed off immediately with the traditional ruler to an unknown location.

The police noted that although the abductors are yet to establish contact with the family, it has cordoned off all entry and exit points into the state, with the view to rescuing the traditional ruler.

Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Information and Communications Commissioner, said efforts were ongoing to ensure that the traditional ruler is rescued 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 the government is on top of the situation. We remain committed to the security of lives and property,” Fanwo said.