BREAKING: Kidnapped Kogi LG chairman regains freedom

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kogi LG chairman regains freedom

The Caretaker Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Zacheaus Dare, abducted on Friday night by gunmen has regained his freedom.

Newstrends reported that he was abducted Friday night alongside his aides along Kabba/Okene Road.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, giving fresh update said the chairman escaped from the kidnappers while his aides were taken by the abductor to an unknown destination.

“The kidnappers did not succeed in their bid to get hold of the chairman but his aides were not that lucky as they were whisked away,” he said.

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While a statement on Saturday by the Owe Polítical Forum indicated that the chairman was released by his abductors.

The statement read, “We are pleased to share that the CTC Chairman, who was abducted by unknown assailants on the Kabba-Okene Expressway on August 2, 2024, has been safely released.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to God for his safe return. We also want to express our sincere thanks to all members for their prayers and support throughout this ordeal. Your unwavering commitment and the dedicated efforts of the security forces were crucial in ensuring his release.

“We continue to pray for the swift and safe release of his aides, asking that they be returned without harm as soon as possible.”

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kogi LG chairman regains freedom