Kidnappers abduct top council chairman in South south state

A prominent local government council chairman in

A prominent local government council chairman in Delta State has been kidnapped.

The Chairman of Sapele LGA,  Mr Bright Abeke, was reportedly kidnapped Friday night.

A report by Vanguard said different sources in Sapele confirmed that he was abducted along  Owumi road.

They said one of his security aides was allegedly shot and later rushed to an undisclosed hospital by those around.

It was learnt that the kidnappers drove in a Range Rover SUV, but it could not be confirmed if they abandoned their vehicle or used it to disappear with the hostage.

It could also not  be confirmed at press time if the kidnappers had made any call  to the family of the council boss or anyone close to him to demand for ransom.

Meantime ,the ugly development has raised questions around insecurity in the ancient city with many calling for improved security in the area.

has been kidnaped.

The Chairman of Sapele LGA,   Mr Bright Abeke was reportedly kidnapped Friday night.

A report by Vanguard said different sources  in Sapele confirmed that he was abducted  along  Owumi road.

They said  one of  his security aides  was allegedly  shot and  later rushed to an undisclosed hospital by those around.

It was learnt that the kidnappers  drove in a  Range Rover SUV , but it could not be confirmed if they abandoned their vehicle or used it to disappear with the hostage.

It could also not  be confirmed at press time if the kidnappers had made any call  to the family of the council boss or anyone close to him to demand for ransom.

Meantime ,the ugly development has raised questions around insecurity in the ancient city with many calling for improved security in the area.