IGP Usman Alkali Baba
Matilda Omonaiye/
The Police have confirmed the abduction of Senator Nelson Effiong, who represented Eket Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State in the eighth Senate.
Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Odiko Macdon, told newsmen today that the senator was kidnapped in Uyo at about 10 pm yesterday.
“He was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at a popular drinking spot on Oron Road, Uyo,” he said.
Macdon said the command would ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book and also secure the release of the politician.
He said, “We have received that sad report of the kidnapped of the Senator.
“The Commissioner of Police Andrew Amiengheme is miffed about it and have promised to spare no resources in ensuring his safe rescue and perpetrators brought to book.”
An eyewitness who sought anonymity, said Effiong was kidnapped at his joint on Oron Road in Uyo main town.
He said seven people were seriously injured, including the Special Assistant to the Chairman, House Committee on Information in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
The source said the senator was abducted by three armed men.
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