By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Barely few hours of abduction of a Monarch from Ankpa Local government area in Kogi state, unknown gunmen also abducted Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho’s Aide, Barrister Isaac Emmanuel Ekpa around Ochadamu in Ofu Local Government Area of the state.
Barrister Isaac Ekpa who was the Chairman of Olamaboro local government area according to sources was abducted on Friday, around Ochadamu in Ofu Local Government Area of the state while on his way to his country home.
Ekpa was said to be making preparations for his late father’s burial before the sad event took place.
It was gathered that while the kidnappers are demanding for N25 million ransom, the family of the victim was negotiating to pay N1 million for his release.
When contacted, the Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Williams Ayah, confirmed the abduction, saying a patrol team attached to the Ofu area discovered an abandoned car along the road in Ochadamu area.
He said that on close scrutiny, they found an abandoned ID card in the vehicle bearing the name Emmanuel Isaac Ekpa, apparently indicating he was kidnapped by gunmen.
He said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edeh had directed men of the command to track the culprits and rescue the victim.
