Daniel Ogoshi, the official driver of Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers.
It was gathered Ogoshi was taken from the residence of his friend around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, April 18, at Ombi 2, college of Agric, Kwandere road, Lafia, leaving his phone and car behind.
A family friend, who confirmed the incident to The Nation, said he received a call around 9 pm that his brother had been taken away by kidnapped.
The family friend immediately alerted the police who rushed to the scene but the kidnappers had already fled with the victim.
The media officer to the Deputy Governor, Emmanuel Eyima, confirmed the incident, saying he was informed about the situation but did not have adequate information on what had transpired.
The spokesperson of the Nasarawa Police command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, also confirmed the incident and said that the police is on top of the matter.
He, however, stated that he will not comment further on the issue until proper verification had been done.