Gunmen abduct Edo Head of Service, kill driver

Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

The abductors reportedly shot dead his driver during the incident which occurred on Saturday on Oza Road, in the Orhiomwon Local Government Area of the state.

Okungbowam who was appointed HOS by Governor Godwin Obaseki in May 2020 was said to be on his way to Benin, Edo State capital, after attending a social event organised by a politician when he was abducted.

An official in the Edo State Government House, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident.

The source said, “He was kidnapped on his way back to Benin City after attending an event in Oza. His driver was killed. It is very sad.”

Efforts to confirm the incident from the state Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, were not successful.

The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, also did not pick calls made to his telephone.