Gunmen abduct Councilor in A’Ibom
By Matthew Eloyi
The Police on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of Mr Samuel Ben, Councilor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area (LGA), of Akwa Ibom.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Eket.
He said the victim was kidnapped at his fuel station premises on Saturday, 25 September at about 8 pm.
Macdon described the incident as “very unfortunate and unacceptable’’, saying that the Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme, has ordered an investigation into the incident.
“Yes, we have received a preliminary report about the incident and we are working on it.
“As I speak, a discreet investigation is ongoing, so I cannot deny the fact that we have that information at hand.
“A lot is being done already and in no distance time, I think he will be freed.
“I don’t want to prompt the outcome of the investigation and efforts made by the police to ensure the victim are freed,’’ Macdon said.
Macdon added that the police would ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book.
Also speaking, a family source who requested anonymity said the councillor was kidnapped when he was taking stock of business at his fuel station.
“The wife and the Councilor came to take stock of the account and to take some money home when the incident happened,’’ he said.
The source said the Councilor took money to his car, while the wife was locking the office door.
“As this was happening, the gunmen entered the fuel station and abducted the Councilor,’’ the family source said.
Gunmen abduct Councilor in A’Ibom
