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Senator Dino Melaye, has been reportedly attacked and kidnapped by armed men in Gwagwalada area of Abuja.

According to Raypower-100.5 FM Abuja, Senator Melaye was on his way to Lokoja for a court sitting in a case of alleged arms running brought against him by the Police when the incident occurred on Thursday morning.

The men were reportedly in a government Hilux van and a Sienna bus.

Senator representing Bayelsa East in the National Assembly, Ben Bruce, also confirmed this via his Twitter handle.

Melaye’s whereabouts remains unknown as at press time.