Operator of a popular
eatery in High level area of Makurdi, capital of Benue has been abducted by
gunmen.
The incident was said
to have occurred while she was on her way home.
The victim, who is
popularly called Lady P, was abducted near her Makurdi residence located off
Vandeikya street.
It was learnt the
gunmen trailed her shortly she closed for the night and waylaid her Toyota
Hilux vehicle.
The gunmen, according
to eyewitnesses, shot sporadically into the air to scarce away people.
They took her way in
her vehicle, which was later abandoned with her eyes covered.
She was reportedly
released after payment of ransom, fuelling fears among residents over the spate
of insecurity in the city.
Police spokesperson
Kate Anene in a phone chat said she was not aware of the kidnap incident,
saying she just returned from a trip.
