Female journalist kidnapped in Benue

Iyuadoo Tor-Agbidye, a journalist with a radio station in Benue state, was kidnapped in her house in Makurdi, capital of the state, on Friday.

Bashir Makama, commissioner of police, confirmed the incident to NAN.

Makama said the police had already swung into action by setting up a network for the arrest of the suspected kidnappers, and appealed to the public to volunteer information that would be of use.

“We have already visited the site; we are constructing our narrative with the purpose of narrowing down possible suspects before effecting arrests,” he said.

“The police cannot provide security for each person so, what we do is to improve the general security of the people by taking proactive steps to curb crime in the state.”

The victim is married to Achim Tor-Agbidye, a zonal manager with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Makurdi.