November 29, (THEWILL) – Suspected kidnappers shot the Kogi state commissioner for environment, Adewale Omofaiye.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening between Ikoyi and Iyara in Ijumu local government area (LGA) of the state.
The commissioner was on his way to Lokoja, the state capital, when the gunmen, numbering over 20, opened fire on his vehicle.
Although he is reported to be in a stable condition having escaped with injuries, eyewitness said the assailants abducted some other road users.
The chairman of the Ijumu LGA, Isah Taufiq, who confirmed the incident, said vigilantes and hunters were mobilised in search of those that were abducted by the kidnappers.
The state police public relations officer, DSP William Aya, also confirmed the incident.
He said officers in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes are on the trail of the kidnappers.
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