Benue state polytechnic

Kidnappers Abduct Acting Rector Of Benue Polytechnic

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of the acting Rector, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Dr. Emmanuel Barki.

Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Sewuese Anene, while confirming the incident, said the Rector was kidnapped with others on their way to Ugbokolo, after an official trip to Makurdi.

Also taken were some management staff of the polytechnic and their driver.

NAN sources indicated that the abductees were herded into the bush with their vehicle abandoned on the highway.

Adviser to the Governor on Internal Security, Chief Joseph Har, who equally confirmed the incident said that security personnel had swung into action to rescue the victims.

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