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Kidnapped CEO of Tito Group confirmed released
TRACKING___ Police in Benue on Monday has confirmed the release of the kidnapped Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tito Group, Chief Isaac Akinkumi, reports say.
Daily Times learnt that Chief Akinkumi was kidnapped on July 24 in Markurdi at his Kanshio residence.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, who made this disclosure in a statement in Makurdi said that, the Command had also arrested five suspects and recovered arms in connection with the crime.
In her words, “As part of efforts to rescue Chief Isaac Akinkumi, from his abductors and apprehend the kidnappers, the Command deployed a team of investigators to rescue the captive.
“During the investigation, five suspects were arrested in connection with the case and one locally made pistol loaded with six rounds of ammunition were recovered from them. Investigation is still in progress.
“The captive was released today 27/7/2020 at about 0100hrs and has since been reunited with his family,” she said.
According to her, the CP strongly condemned the incident and assured friends and family members of the victim that the perpetrators would be brought to book.
She quoted the CP as urging members of the public who have information about criminals in the State to avail same to the Police for easy investigation and the safety of the state.
According to reports, Tito Group are producers of Tito yoghurt and owners of Tito Restaurant, which is one of the biggest eateries in Benue and Nasarawa States. (NAN)
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