Gunmen Kidnap Retired Police Officer, Brother in Plateau

Police kill notorious kidnapper in A’Ibom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a retired Police Officer, Mr. Ayuba

Mangdihis at his residence of Daika community of Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This is just as operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police

Command have killed a notorious kidnapper and robbery kingpin, as well as arrested three suspected murderers in the state.

The dead kidnapper, Emediong Nse Etuk (aka Mopol), was said to have been responsible for kidnapping and armed robberies with his gang in Ukanafun, Etim Ekpo, Abak Local Government Area in the state.

The Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has been under perpetual attacks by kidnappers in recent times, with no fewer than three dignitaries falling victims in a space of two months.

A source from the community said Mangdihis had gone to bed on Tuesday night when the assailants invaded his house after forcing the door open.

“They came knocking on his door and threatened to kill Mangdihis, if he did not open the door. Every plea fell on deaf ears as the kidnappers eventually pulled down the door and gained entry. They even manhandled him before taking him away with them,” the source said.

According to the source, the gunmen also picked up Mangdihis’ cousin, simply identified as Mr. John from a neighbouring house before leaving the community after firing several gunshots.

A family source said that they were still waiting for the abductors to make contact with them for possible negotiation on payment of ransom.