The Digest:
Atu Terver, Principal Special Assistant to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youth and Media Mobilization, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen. The incident, confirmed through an emotional social media post by his wife, occurred after Terver received a distressed call stating, “I have been abducted.”
Key Points
- Terver, known as Krayzeetee, was kidnapped under unclear circumstances, with his wife raising the alarm online.
- His last known communication was a panic-stricken call urging his family to contact his mother.
- The aide had recently fired a staff member for joining demonstrations against violence in Benue.
- Authorities have not yet issued an official statement or details regarding rescue operations.
- The incident highlights escalating security challenges in Benue State, where kidnappings remain prevalent.
- Terver’s role involved youth engagement and media strategy for the state government.
- No group has claimed responsibility, and motives remain speculative amid rising insecurity.
The abduction of a key government aide underscores the pervasive climate of fear and volatility in Benue, where public figures and citizens alike remain vulnerable to unchecked criminality.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
