Hoodlums have kidnapped a monarch in Kogi state and demanded N5m ransom.
Hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly kidnapped a district head of Ofugo at Opulega in Ankpa LGA of Kogi State, chief Abdulkerim Aliyu, demanding N5m as ransom.
City & Crime learnt that the incident happened at the weekend around 7:30 pm, when the hoodlums invaded his palace and whisked him away.
According to the locals, the hoodlums came to his house, disguised as police officers from Kogi State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Lokoja, and took him away in his Lexus jeep for an undisclosed interview at their headquarters.
“His Lexus jeep 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 for N5million ransom,” said Danladi jibo, a resident of the town.
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