Benue ward head kidnapped by gunmen, search underway

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

A 50-year-old ward head, Dickson Idu, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Benue State. 

 

Zagazola understand that the incident occurred around 7:30 PM on April 29, 2025, along a bush road between Egwanokwu and Aiegaji villages, located in the Ohimini Local Government Area.

 

Nigerian troops with the support of the Police and Benue Civil Protection Guards, were swiftly deployed to  the scene. 

 

Authorities have begun combing the surrounding bushes in an effort to rescue the victim unharmed and to engage the kidnappers.

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