Gunmen Kidnap Kogi State Miners’ Chairman

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped Yunusa Oruma, the Chairman of the Kogi State Miners Association.

YaahooJournalist reports that the Chairman of Kogi State Miners Association was kidnapped in his residence at Ankpa Local Government Area of the north-central state.

A brother of the victim, Prince Oruma on Wednesday disclosed that his brother was relaxing in his house when no fewer than eight stormed the place at about 8 pm on Sunday and began shooting sporadically, Daily Trust reports.

Prince Oruma said the gunmen in the process seized his brother and drove away with him, adding that no information had been heard since the incident.

The brother of the victim said the incident has been reported to the police and other security agencies in Ankpa, appealing for concerted efforts to secure the release of the victim.

Meanwhile, William Aya, Spokesperson for the Kogi Command, confirmed the incident, saying that efforts were ongoing by its men to rescue the victim.