Zacheous Dare Michael, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, has reportedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kogi State.
The incident occurred on Friday evening along the Kabba-Okene expressway.
Michael, who is running for the chairmanship position of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government ahead of the Kogi State council elections scheduled for October 19, 2024, was last seen attending a meeting in Lokoja, the state capital.
According to sources, heavily armed kidnappers fired at Michael’s vehicle before abducting him and members of his entourage.
Responding to the development, a WhatsApp platform, Owe Political Platform, posted: “Confirmed report says that the CTC chairman and some of his aides, including Bank Andrew, have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
“We, the administrators of the Owe Political Platform, are appealing to all members to join in prayer for their safe release without harm.
“Anyone with credible information that could assist in their rescue is urged to contact the police May God show His face and touch the hearts of those responsible.”
Efforts to reach the Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, for comments were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.
