Top Governor’s aide kidnapped
Gunmen have kidnapped Governor Francis Nwifuru’s aide, Mrs Blessing Adagba, in Ebonyi State.
Until her kidnapping, Adagba was the coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
PUNCH Metro recalls that development centres were created in local governments in the state by former governor Sam Egwu’s administration to step down developments to the grassroots.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Friday.
According to him, the gunmen kidnapped Adagba in the early hours of Thursday.
He said men of the police force were already on the matter.
He said, “The Anti-Kidnapping Squad has already moved for the rescue of the victim, Adagba. I believe they are working hard to secure her immediate release.
“Yes, Adagba was abducted at Okposhi Eheku community in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.”
Investigations revealed the abductors are demanding N30 million for her freedom as of Friday.
