Benue Governor's Aide Abducted by Gunmen, Wife's Distress Call Raises Alarm

Alia Terver, a Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor, was abducted by unknown gunmen, as reported by POLITICS NIGERIA. Terver's wife shared a distressing message on social media after receiving a call from her husband in a frightened voice stating he had been kidnapped.

Terver, a popular youth mobilizer in the state, had recently been in the spotlight for participating in protests against killings in Benue. The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, especially following Terver's controversial dismissal of an aide involved in the protests.

Security agencies are investigating the abduction, which has garnered significant attention in the press.