Gunmen abduct Rivers poly lecturer
Peter Essien
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a lecturer, who colleagues identified as Mr James at Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was learnt that Mr James was kidnapped around 2am at his residence located at Igwurtali, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics in Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic has since called for his unconditional release.
The chairman of ASUP in the polytechnic, Prince Nwiyo, confirmed the incident. He added that the union might embark on a protest soon if he is not released unconditionally.
“The news of the kidnap of Mr. James came to us yesterday (Tuesday) as a shock, as a union, we are calling on the security agencies to take control of the situation and ensure a successful rescue of our colleague.
“The abductors are in the same vein advised to release him unconditionally without further delay.
“The union will not accept any kidnap of any of our members, even after he is released. If after a while, he is not released, we are going to embark on a serious peaceful protest,” he said.
