The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Abdullahi Magaji, the Aron Akye of Ugah, a Second-Class traditional ruler in the state.
Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police in the state, confirmed the development to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday.
Longe said the command had mobilised personnel to the area to rescue the monarch.
He said: “We have deployed officers to area and they are searching everywhere.
“He will be rescued and by the grace of God.
“The kidnappers will be arrested and prosecuted.
“We are, therefore, appealing to members of the public, especially those in that area, to furnish the police with relevant information that will lead to the rescue of the victim and arrest of the kidnappers.”
Meanwhile, a family source who preferred anonymity told the News Agency of Nigeria that the victim was abducted from his residence in Ugah village near Lafia at about 7:30pm on Thursday.
According to the source, the gunmen, in large number, stormed the house bearing sophisticated weapons and whisked the monarch away to an unknown destination.
He explained that the traditional ruler was taken away on a motorcycle by his abductors.
He also said the kidnappers contacted the family on Saturday on phone to demand for N50 million ransom after allowing the monarch to speak with family members.
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