The Senator representing Kogi West district in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has been reportedly abducted by armed men in Gwagwalada area of Abuja on his way to an appearance in court in Lokoja.
The men were reportedly in a government Hilux van and a Sienna bus.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce also confirmed the incident in a tweet.
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.
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 26, 2018
Melaye’s whereabouts remains unknown at the time of this report.
More to come…
