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Gunmen Abduct Kogi Monarch Returning From Meeting

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Gunmen on Monday abducted a 2nd class traditional ruler and District Head of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, HRM David Wada.

‎The Monarch, who was returning from a traditional council meeting in Abejukolo, headquarters of the Local Government Area, was abducted at Ojuwo Ugweche under gun threat and was ferried into the bush.
‎According to the locals, the monarch, who was driven by an okada rider, ran into an ambush at a dangerous Ugweche spot and was forcibly commandeered into the bush, as the rider escaped into thick forest.
Although, government had drafted the military and other sister security personnel to the local government area, insecurity, crime and criminality continued unabated in the area.
‎The paramount ruler of the LG , HRH, Boniface Musa, the Onu Ife confirmed the abduction of the monarch and appealed to the security agencies to ensure his safe rescue.
Also, the Kogi State Police Public Relations officer, SP Williams Aya confirmed the development, saying that police operatives have mobilised hunters, vigilantes and state actors to comb the bush for his release.
‎As of the time of filling this report, his captors have yet to open a line of communication with the family of the monarch.

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