Gunmen Abduct Kogi Monarch, Demand N5m Ransom

District head of Ofugo in Opulega in Ankpa local government area of Kogi State, Abdulkerim Aliyu, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the monarch was abducted at about 7:30 pm on Sunday when the gunmen invaded his palace.

Sources confirmed that his abductors had made contact with the family, demanding N5 million as ransom.

According to the locals, the kidnappers came to his house, disguised as police officers from Kogi State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Lokoja, and took him away in his Lexus SUV for an undisclosed interview at their headquarters.

“His car was seen parked around Ikanekpo, a village before Opulega on Anyigba-Ankpa Road on Sunday. That was when it dawned on us that the district head was kidnapped and not under arrest.

“His kidnappers have put a call to the members of his family, demanding N5 million as ransom,” a resident of the town, who identified himself as Danladi Jibo, said.

As of the time of filing this report, the state police command was yet to speak on the development.