The police command in Nasarawa State said its operatives have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers of the Chairman, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state, Safiyanu Isa-Andaha.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated this on Tuesday in Lafia.

The PPRO said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Nadada, had mobilised operatives to go after the hoodlums and rescue the chairman and another person who were kidnapped unhurt.

The police spokesperson said they got information that the chairman and one other were abducted around 8:30 p.m. in Ningo village of Akwanga LGA.

He stated, “The police in collaboration with other security agencies are currently on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the release of the council chairman and the other victim.’’

Mr Nansel therefore urged members of the public, especially people from villages in the area to provide the police with useful information that would lead to the rescue of those abducted and arrest of the perpetrators.

Also, Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and close associates of the LG boss, Mr Haruna Kassimu, confirmed the incident.

Mr Kassimu said that the LG boss and one Adamu Custom were kidnapped at Ningo village of Akwanga around 8:30 p.m. on Monday.

(NAN)