Benue commissioner regains freedom days after kidnap

Mathew Agbo, the Benue Commissioner of Information, Culture, and Tourism, who was kidnapped a few days back, has regained his freedom.

Agbo, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Makurdi, thanked Gov. Hyacinth Alia and the security agencies for ensuring his safe release.

” I appreciate all the effort and prayers that have culminated in my release and subsequent reuniting with my family

” I pray that my ordeal will lead to renewed efforts toward tackling both internal and external security challenges in the state.

”I, therefore, call on all residents of the state to support government efforts and the security agencies toward tackling insecurity in the state,” Abo called.

The Commissioner, who thanked his colleagues, family members, friends, and staff of his ministry for their fervent prayers, promised to serve the state to the best of his ability.

He called on the residents to pray for the success of the current administration in the state, adding that the Alia-led administration means well for the state.

NAN reports that Agbo, who spent ten days in captivity, was kidnapped on September 24 at his hometown in Zaki-Biam Local Government Area of the state.

Abo was sworn in as a member of the Benue Executive Council on August 29.