Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, CSP Haruna Adulmalik.
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The DPO in-charge of Nasarawa Eggon Division, was kidnapped around 9:30pm on Wednesday, June 22, along Bakyano-Arikya road while returning from supervision of officers deployed to provide security along the road.
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It was gathered that the DPO ran into the kidnappers who ambushed his patrol hilux and whisked him away.
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The DPO few days ago held a security meeting in the area with all the stakeholders where he expressed determination to ensure farmers/herders have a bumper harvest this season.
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The Nations reported that the abductors have contacted the DPO’s family and demanded for N5m ransom for his release.
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The Overseer of Akun Development area of Nasarawa Eggon local government, Hon Moses Anvah,who confirmed abduction of the DPO, said they have made a formal complaint to the Commissioner of Police.
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Deputy Chairman of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, Engr Benjamin Kuze, told The Nation the DPO was returning from a patrol around Bakeno/Arikya road when he ran into the kidnappers.
