Categories: Metro

Plateau LG Chairman, Henry Gotip kidnapped by gunmen

A group of yet to be identified gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday September 7th, 2022 kidnapped the Chairman of Kanke Local Government Council of Plateau State, Hon. Henry Gotip.

Gotip was said to have been kidnapped at his residence at Kwang in Jos North Local Government Area of the state after a sporadic shooting by the gunmen to scare away the residents.

It was gathered that gunmen stormed the residence of the chairman and whisked him away. The family is yet to be contacted by the abductors.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, saying the Command had dispatched a tactical team to search for him and ensure he is safe return.

He said, “The Police Commissioner is on top of the situation as he has sent a team of police officers to the area who are working in collaboration with the vigilante to rescue the Council Chairman.”

Gotip is also the state’s Secretary of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria.

Ben Idah

Recent Posts

Lewandowski reflects on missed Manchester United transfer

Robert Lewandowski has reflected on the time he nearly joined Manchester United in 2012, only…

4 mins ago

Okoye reflects on Super Eagles return after two years

Maduka Okoye has reflected on his first appearance for the Super Eagles in two years.…

18 mins ago

Probe panel: Ortom defeats Benue state govt at appeal court

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, on Thursday set aside the ruling of the Benue…

14 hours ago

Police take action over murder of lawyer Mark Ofikwu in Otukpo

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of prominent Otukpo-based lawyer and…

15 hours ago

BREAKING: Reps reject bill proposing six-year single tenure for president, governors

A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state…

17 hours ago

BREAKING: Senate approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion loan request to address 2024 Budget deficit

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice…

17 hours ago