Popular Nigerian lawmaker remanded in prison for kidnapping

A popular lawmaker in Benue state House of Assembly, Jonathan Agbidye has been remanded in prison for alleged criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping.

OnyxNews Nigeria reports that a Makurdi chief magistrate court led by Isaac Ajim on Friday, August 21, remanded the lawmaker representing Katsina-Ala East state constituency along with one Denen Zuamo for the alleged offence, Channels TV reported.

The police had told the court that the lawmaker and his co-accused were arrested with a vehicle belonging to Apin Public Health Initiatives, which was stolen at gunpoint on 22nd of May, 2018.

Popular Nigerian lawmaker remanded in prison for kidnapping

Further investigation revealed by the police stated that Agbidye, Zuamo, and others now at on the run, belonged to a gang of armed robbers and terrorists led by a wanted kingpin, Terwase Akwaza alias ‘Ghana’.

The prosecuting counsel told the court that investigation into the case was still on and asked the court for another date to enable the police to complete their investigation.

Barrister Terhemen Oscar Aorabe who represented the accused persons told the court that he will formally file and apply for the bail of his client on another date.

The case was adjourned to October 12, 2020, by the trial magistrate for further hearing.