Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye (File Photo)

Melaye Abducted By Unknown Gunmen

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

The news was disclosed by another senator, Ben Murray-Bruce on his Twitter page.

I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, @dino_melaye’s brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino’s court case. Lets be on the watch out. Will keep you updated.

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) July 26, 2018

Naija News recalls that Melaye is part of the 15 senators who recently dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress for other parties.