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An Ehor court magistrate identified as Hassana Garuba, wife of former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, alongside other unidentified persons have been reported kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

It was yesterday gathered that she was kidnapped at Obadan village near Ogbemudia Farms about 15 minutes' drive from Benin axis of the Benin-Okene- Lokojo road.

 She was said to be going to her station in Ehor where she is a magistrate when the suspected kidnappers attacked commuters and went away with her and some other persons whose identities are not yet know.

According to eye witness report, that the magistrate, his ordeal and driver were first attacked along the road leaving the orderly shot before the driver drove into the village where they thought was safe when they were attacked again and some of them whisked away.

The state's Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Osifo, confirmed the abduction, adding that police were working hard to locate her and set her free.

"Osifo said: "The matter has been reported. Our men are combing the area where the incident happenedý with a view to securing her release and arrest those responsible. We have deployed the necessary machinery, including electronic devices to secure her release."�

As at the time of this report yesterday, no contact has been made to her family. A police source confirmed the incident and said that the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has already directed the Commissioner of Police in the state, Chris Ezike to ensure the immediate release of the abducted persons and the abductors arrested.