Again, gunmen strike in Edo, kidnap top govt official

Unknown gunmen, Saturday, kidnapped Edo state Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, along Oza road, in Orhiomwon local government area of the state.

They also reportedly killed Okungbowa’s driver.

Okungbowa was said to be on his way to Benin, Edo State capital after attending a social event organised by a politician in Orhionmwon Local Government Area.

An official in the Edo State Government House, on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident.

But Police authorities are yet to confirm the incident.

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