A TRADITIONAL ruler in Plateau State, Joshua Mutkut, has been kidnapped by gunmen, News Point Nigeria gathered.
News Point Nigeria learnt that Mutkut, who is the paramount ruler of the Mushere community in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, was abducted at his palace in the locality on Sunday night.
The governor of the state, Caleb Mutfwang, confirmed the development on Monday while appearing on a programme organised to celebrate Democracy Day in the state.
In the same vein, the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu has also been kidnapped by gunmen.
Although the police authorities in Kaduna are yet to comment on the incident, the Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo said in a statement that Father Yakubu was kidnapped from the parish rectory in Kauru LGA at about 11pm on Sunday.
While calling for an intense prayer for the quick and safe release of the victim from his abductors, the chancellor also appeals to the parishioners to refrain from taking laws into their hands.
He assured parishioners that the church will use all legitimate means to ensure the quick return of the kidnapped Reverend Father.
