Crime & Court

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap DPO in Nasarawa, demand N5m

Gunmen have abducted the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of Nasarawa State, CSP Haruna Abdulmalik.

DAILY POST gathered that the DPO was kidnapped on Thursday while on patrol off Nasarawa Eggon – Akwanga Road.

According to reports, the kidnappers have contacted the family of the victim, demanding N5m ransom

Efforts by DAILY POST to reach the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Asp Ramhan Nansel proved abortive of press time.

However, the Deputy Chairman of the ocal government area, Benjamin Kuze confirmed the incident to Vanguard.

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