Suspected gunmen kidnap Ebonyi govt female official
Suspected gunmen have abducted Blessing Adagba, coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi.
A spokesman for the police command in Ebonyi, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Friday in Abakaliki.
Mr Ukandu, who confirmed her abduction, said, “Yes, Adagba was abducted in the Okposhi Eheku community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.”
He said the abduction occurred in the early hours of Thursday, adding that the police had already launched an investigation.
“The anti-kidnapping squad has been deployed to rescue the victim. I believe they are working tirelessly to ensure her immediate release,” he added.
(NAN)
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