By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
ABDUCTED Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture & Tourism, Matthew Abo, has regained his freedom after 10 days in the den of his abductors.
This was disclosed on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 in a statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.
According to him, before he was left off the hook, no ransom was paid to the abductors.
“We can confirm that the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Matthew Abo, has regained freedom.
“He has since reunited with his family in Sankera, Ukum Local Government where he was abducted.
“No ransome or any other monetary exchanges were involved in securing his release.
“Rather, his release was as a result of intense pressure on the criminals from the gallant security operatives who were acting on the directives of Gov. Hyacinth Alia, who had earlier given marching orders to them to ensure Mr. Abo’s release.
“However, the criminals are still in custody of the former Chairman Ukum LGA, Mr. Washima Erukaa and his cousin who it was learnt discreetly went to negotiate with the kidnappers and was also kidnapped.
“His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, who has welcomed back the Commissioner, has warned criminals operating within the state to leave for good, insisting that they will not be tolerated in any form.
“The Governor appreciates the security operatives for the feat, charging them to continue their actions in order to get the remaining captives released.
“He charges the security operatives to be ruthless on criminals, ensuring they have no room to operate in the state,” the statement read.
It will be recalled that Abo was abducted at his hometown in Zaki-Biam of Ukum Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
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