The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has condemned the attack on his former Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde and the abduction of his wife and house help by unknown gunmen.
A statement by Terver Akase, the Media aide to former governor Ortom, described the attack as shocking and unfortunate, and urged the assailants to unconditionally free the kidnapped victims.
According to the statement the former Governor also appealed to security agencies to ensure that Orbunde’s wife and the domestic staff regain their freedom unhurt.
Ortom who in the early hours of Saturday visited Orbunde in the hospital where he is receiving treatment, prayed for the speedy healing of the former Chief of Staff’s injured arm as a result of a gunshot, and also prayed for the general safety of the family.