Unknown gunmen have abducted Nathaniel Kumashe, an Inspector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), from his home in Tse Aboh, Uchi-Mbakor, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred late Wednesday night at around 10 p.m. while his family members were present.
A local source stated that the armed men arrived at Kumashe’s residence, firing several shots into the air to scare away neighbors and relatives before taking him to an unknown location.
“The FRSC officer had just returned home from a wake-keep for his late cousin, who is to be buried this Friday, when the armed men invaded his house and took him away,” the source said.
Following the abduction, community youths carried out a search throughout the night, combing nearby bushes in an attempt to find him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Security operatives, including personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the police, also visited the area to assess the situation and begin an investigation.
Chief Yimam Agbo, a former Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Transportation and the victim’s uncle, confirmed the incident. He noted that despite efforts by the community, there has been no sign of Kumashe.
Ngozi Ahula, the Public Relations Officer of the FRSC in Benue State, confirmed that the case had been reported to the police. However, when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Catherine Anene, mentioned that she had not yet received any official report regarding the incident.
