Gunmen have kidnapped an award-winning philanthropist and ex-Member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu popularly known as Likitan Talakawas.
Kigbu, the Founder of Doctor On-The-Move Africa, DOTMA, a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), was kidnapped alongside his wife in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
A family source who confirmed the abduction of the couple said the incident occurred on Sunday December 1, 2024 while they were returning to Abuja from neigbouring Plateau.
The gunmen have since contacted the family demanding a multi-millon Naira ransom for their safe release.
A Police escort identified as Abdul Hassan was said to have been killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen.
Kigbu had recently been conferred with the revered title of Aare Onisegun of Ekinrin-Adde Kingdom.
The Olu-Adde of Ekirin-Adde Kingdom in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, HRM Olu Anthony Bamigbaye Idowu, conferred the title when the philanthropist paid him a royal homage at his palace.
-9News Nigeria.
