Gunmen kidnap, kill former NUPENG chairman in Rivers State

Etim Effiong

Unknown gunmen abducted and killed former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Ebenezer Kalabo Amah.

Police in Rivers State where the killing took place, confirmed the incident, adding that the deceased car was recovered the same day, while his corpse was seen at Peter Odili Road the following day (Thursday).

It was learnt that Amah was kidnapped by the gunmen, who trailed him to his house along Precious Chukwu Street in Woji, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, while he was driving into his residence on Wednesday night.

It was also reported that the gunmen blocked his vehicle, dragged him out, and whisked him to an unknown destination.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, said though the circumstances that led to his abduction and murder is still unknown, it was gathered that Amah, who retired from the Shell Petroleum Development Company was shot minutes after he was kidnapped and his body dumped along the Peter Odili Road in Port Harcourt.

“Yes, I can confirm. He was kidnapped in Woji on the 17th. That same day, the police recovered his vehicle. While we were searching for him, we got information that his body was dumped somewhere at Peter Odili Road,” he said.