Senator Dino Melaye has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja Thursday morning.
Melaye’s abduction was confirmed by Senator representing Bayelsa East in the National Assembly, Ben Bruce, via his Twitter handle.
In a tweet, Bruce disclosed that Melaye’s brother, Moses informed him of the lawmaker’s abduction.
“I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, @dino_melaye’s brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino’s court case. Lets be on the watch out. Will keep you updated,” he tweeted.
Melaye was reported to have been attacked by armed men in Gwagwalada area of Abuja.
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