Ogoshi was kidnapped from the residence ofhis friend around 9:30pm at Ombi 2, College of Agric, Kwandere Road, Lafia, leaving his phone and car behind.
Daniel Ogoshi, the official driver of the Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
Ogoshi was kidnapped from the residence ofhis friend around 9:30pm at Ombi 2, College of Agric, Kwandere Road, Lafia, leaving his phone and car behind.
A family friend, who confirmed the incident, said he received a call around 9 pm that his brother had been taken away by kidnappers.
According to The Nation, the family friend immediately alerted the police who rushed to the scene but the kidnappers had already fled with the victim.
The media officer to the Deputy Governor, Emmanuel Eyima, confirmed the incident, saying he was informed about the situation but did not have adequate information on what had transpired.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Nasarawa State Police command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, also confirmed the incident, noting that the police were on top of the matter.
He, however, stated that he would not comment further on the issue until proper verification had been done.