Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted a female councilor from Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State identified as Hannah Alasomuka.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the councillor, Alasomuka who represents Ward 6 in Ikpokiri town was kidnapped by three gunmen at a wharf in the community on Sunday, December 20.
This was confirmed to newsmen on Wednesday by the Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Evans Bipi.
According to the chief whip, the abductors are demanding N50m before she will be released.
“It happened on Sunday, at 12 midnight at Ikpokiri, opposite the wharf. The kidnappers called, requesting N50m or she will be killed,” said Bipi.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni, said that the police tactical unit had been mobilised to ensure she is rescued unhurt.
“Yes, I can confirm that. All hands are on deck to ensure her timely release. The tactical unit has been fully mobilised and the Commissioner of Police has given them marching orders to ensure that she is released in record time.” Omoni stated.
