Gunmen have abducted a senior official of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Engr Kingsley Okorafor, close to his residence in Umuadara Umulogho autonomous community in Imo State.
Okorafor was kidnapped at the early hours of Saturday morning, about three kilometers away from a military checkpoint in the area.
The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Patrick Uwalaka has already confirmed the latest development.
According to Daily Post, a source close to the family said that the NDDC official attended a vigil of late Eze Innocent Anyawu, the Traditional Ruler of Ndihu autonomous community in Obowo LGA, whose burial is slated for today, Saturday July 16.
The source said the victim was trailed after he left the vigil to his community, while his car was left behind.
The suspected kidnappers have not yet reached the family members for any ransom.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Mike Abattam, could not be reached for reaction as at the time of filling this report.