Daniel Ogoshi, the official driver of Nasarawa Deputy Governor Dr Emmanuel Akabe, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The Nation gathered Ogoshi was taken from the residence of his friend around 9:30 pm 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 his brother had been taken away by kidnappers.
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 Police command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, also confirmed the incident and said that the police were on top of the matter.
He, however, stated that he will not comment further on the issue until proper verification had been done.