Two immigration officers abducted in Benue

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Atleast two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have been abducted by suspected bandits in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

 

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the officers were kidnapped on Sept. 10 while returning from duty.

 

Sources said the victims, identified as  Orasuur Oliver Orseer of Jato-Aka and Orwese David James, both serving at the Immigration Forward Operations Base, Adikpo, were deployed to a border checkpoint in Ugbema, Buruku LGA, on the day of the incident.

 

“After they closed from duty, the officers travelled on their motorcycle to Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA. On their way back, they were intercepted and abducted by suspected local bandits to an unknown destination,” sources said.

 

The sources added that the matter was reported to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Kwande by an immigration officer, Shiekaa Yosev, on Sept. 18.

 

The sources  said anti-kidnapping and tactical teams had been mobilised to search and rescue the victims, while efforts were ongoing to track down the suspects for possible arrest.

 

The sources  assured that investigation was ongoing and further developments would be communicated.

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