Ini Billie, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of the Paramount Ruler of Mbo Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Ogwong Okon A. Abang.
It was gathered that gunmen kidnapped Abang in his palace in Ebughu last week Saturday, but till now were yet to contact the family for a possible ransom.
Confirming the kidnap on Sunday in Uyo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John said the Commissioner of Police, Ayilara Waheed Adedamola and other Service Commanders including the Commissioner for Internal Security have moved down to Mbo local council to ascertain the situation.
“I can confirm that CP and other Service Commanders and Commissioner for Internal Security were there and addressed the press corp,” she said.
The kidnap of Abang happened a few days after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state withdraw their services in public and private hospitals over the kidnap of their member, Dr John Robbin Esu.
It was learnt that last week, the wife of Chief Asukwo Eweme Ulap Okon, aka Levile, a prominent political figure was also abducted in Oron.