By OJOMA PETER, Kogi –
Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped six workers of a ceramic company located at Itobe, in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
It was learnt that the Kidnappers were who were said to be heavily armed overpowered the workers before marching them into the bush.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP William Aya, who confirmed the abduction to newmen in Lokoja, said that the workers were working at one of the mining sites of the company located at Emiworo community in Ajaokuta LGA when they were abducted.
He, however, explained that the police were only informed about the incident on Wednesday morning, while noting that security operatives have commenced a manhunt for the kidnappers.
He assured that the victims would be rescued unhurt anytime from now.
Meanwhile, Mrs Asanah Shaibu whose husband, Hassan Shaibu,was among those kidnapped has appealed to police to help in rescuing her husband and other victims.
“Yes, my husband was among those ceramic workers kidnapped in Emiworo.
“We are yet to hear anything from their abductors. As I speak to you, I am confused and I don’t know where to go,” she told newsmen.
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