The suspected gunmen, on Friday, abducted the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of Abia State University (ABSU), Prof. Godwin Emezue.
ASP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Abia Command, while confirming the incident in a statement issued in Umuahia, the state capital, on Saturday, said at about 9.30 pm on Friday, the Abia Police Command received information stating that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of ABSU was kidnapped at about 7 pm, in the presence of his wife while purchasing fuel at a petrol station in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South LGA, Abia.
“During the incident, the hoodlums confiscated his wife’s ATM card, dragged the Deputy Vice-Chancellor into a Lexus SUV, and drove away with the victim.
“The Abia State Police Command is deploying resources and assets, including intelligence and technical aid, towards unravelling the crime and safely rescuing the victim from his captors,” Chinaka said.
The PPRO urged the public’s cooperation by providing information that could lead to the rescue of the victim and enhance security in the state while calling on Abia residents to remain calm and continue their legitimate activities while maintaining vigilance and security consciousness.
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