The acting Rector of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Dr. Emmanuel Barki has reportedly been k!dnapped!
He was not abducted alone!
His driver and some management staff of the institution were abducted with him.
The unfortunate incident happened along Ugbokolo-Otukpo highway of the state on Wednesday.
Daily Trust reports that the abductors had allegedly opened talks with the rector’s family, demanding N70 million ransom to release him and other victims.
They were said to be travelling from Ugbokolo in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state to Makurdi for an official assignment when they were ambushed.
Chief Joseph Har, the Security Adviser to Benúe Governor on Internal Security, on Friday confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi.
Har however said he was not aware of any ransom negotiation as claimed by family members, noting that security operatives had been in the bush, combing everywhere for their rescue.
The Benúe State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, simply stated, “Incident is confirmed and investigation is ongoing.”
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