By Kenneth Atavti
A Member representing Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo federal constituency, Hon. Comrade Dr. Richard Gbande has condemned the abduction of Two staff of the federal ministry of works and a contractor on Monday, 2nd May, 2023 at Tse Agbete village, Kendev ward in Ukum Local Government Area.
Dr. Gbande who expressed dismay over the unfortunate situation describe it as inhumane, barbaric, dehumanizing, shameful, uncouth and strange warned that, the activities of unlawful gunmen is capable of hindering development in the area.
According to eyewitness, the victims were on ground for the construction of a 3 classroom block at LGEA Primary school Agbete facilitated and sponsored by Dr. Richard Gbande.
The team led by Accountant Sevav Ezekiel shortly after briefing kinsmen and Youth were about to be taken to the site and a group of unknown gunmen appeared shooting sporadically in the air and those present took to their heels for safety and the victims were forcefully taken to unknown destination.
Deputy chairman house committee on commerce in a statement appealed to those perpetrating the act to lay down their arms and embrace peace for the development of the area.
Those kidnapped are the Benue State Resident Architect of the federal ministry of works and housing and Engr. Anthony Ishaku of the Federal Ministry of works and housing, Abuja.
This ugly situation has since been reported to various appropriate security authorities for further action.
