Gunmen Abduct Ex-Reps Member, Kigbu, Wife in Nasawara

Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia

Suspected gunmen yesterday kidnapped a former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, and his wife.

Kigbu, the founder of Doctor On-The-Move Africa, a non-governmental organisation, was kidnapped alongside his wife in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

A family source, who confirmed the abduction of the couple, said the incident occurred on December 1 while they were returning to Abuja from Plateau State.

The gunmen have since contacted the family demanding multi-million naira ransom for their safe release.

A police escort identified as Abdul Hassan was said to have been killed by the suspected gunmen. Efforts to reach the police for comment on the unfortunate incident proved abortive at press time.

Kigbu had recently been conferred with the revered title of Aare Onisegun of Ekinrin-Adde Kingdom.

The Olu-Adde of Ekinrin-Adde Kingdom in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, HRM Olu Anthony Bamigbaye Idowu, conferred the title on him when the philanthropist paid him a royal homage at his palace.