Female Journalist Kidnapped In Benue

Gunmen invades Makurdi, Benue State, kidnapped the wife of the Zonal Manager of First City Monument Bank, Mr. Achia Tor-Agbidye.

It was gathered that the victim, Iyuadoo, a senior reporter with Radio Benue, was abducted at their residence located at New GRA along Abu King Shuluwa Road, Makurdi, the capital.

According to a source, the heavily-armed kidnappers numbering four, stormed the family’s home, seized their victim after collecting all her phones and other personal items before driving away in her Sports Utility Vehicle.

Tor-Agbidye was said to have travelled out of the state for official engagement at the time of the incident.

Confirming the development, Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Mr. Bashir Makama, said the command had received the report and would soon bring the perpetrators to book.

He said, “From the preliminary investigation and my visit to the residence of the victim, it clearly shows that it was an insider arrangement for the woman to be kidnapped.

“However, we have launched immediate investigations into the matter and I can assure the family of the victim that in no time, those behind her abduction will be apprehended.”