Senator Abbo fingered in kidnap of APC State Deputy Chairman, as party call for his arrest

Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial district, Ishaku Elisha Abbo has been fingered in torture and kidnap of the All Progressives Congress, APC deputy Chairman in Adamawa State.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the State Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Abdullah stated that the lawmaker allegedly masterminded the kidnap of Saidu Naira, the APC deputy chairman in the state because of unresolved political issues.

Abdullah said, “The APC executives in Adamawa State and leaders at the LGA level have been informed regarding the attack on our deputy chairman, Saidu.”

According to him, the abducted Deputy Chairman was first stabbed and beaten by the attackers on Friday night during a stakeholders meeting in Mubi before being whisked away on the orders of Senator Elisha Abbo.

He added, “He was dropped off in an unconscious state at a police station after the military intervened in the matter. The attack was allegedly masterminded by Sen. Elisha Abbo and his sponsored thugs.

Saidu and the LGA chairman, who witnessed the incident, testified that Sen. Abbo orchestrated the attack. We condemn the senator’s action and urge relevant security agencies to arrest and prosecute the culprits for kidnapping, attempted murder, and assault.

You may recall that Abbo was reportedly expelled from the APC in October 2022 before a Yola High Court sacked him as the senatorial candidate for Adamawa North ahead of the general election.

The lingering conflict has since led to the call for the intervention of security agencies by APC in Adamawa.