CITIZENS COMPASS— Suspected gunmen on Sunday, abducted Mr Francis Igwe, the father of a former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Kelechi Igwe.
The abduction occurred in his Ndufu-Alike community while his car was on motion.
The armed men who were said to be on a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
The Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Sunday Nwankwo, confirmed the incident, adding that the council was working with security agencies to gather necessary information that would lead to his rescue.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson, Ebonyi State Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, said that a team of Police officers has been deployed to the area for a rescue operation.
According to him, “Yes, we are aware of the kidnapping incident this morning. Our men have been deployed to the area to ensure he’s rescued unhurt,” Ukandu said.
