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Okigwe, Imo State – Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. George Chima in Okigwe, Imo State.
The ABSIEC boss was abducted by four gunmen suspected to be kidnappers at his residence on Friday, January 31, 2025.
ABSIEC Chairman, Prof. George Chima, was abducted at his residence in Okigwe, Imo state.
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As reported by Leadership, the ABSIEC Chairman was reportedly kidnapped while hosting some lecturers from the Abia State University, Uturu in his Okigwe residence.
It was gathered that the gunmen stormed Chima’s house, and harassed his visitors before whisking him away to an unknown destination.
The state Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the police Command has commenced investigations.
“Yes, we are aware of the kidnap of the Prof and we have commenced investigations. As I speak to you now, the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma personally led the police to Okigwe and we will catch them,”
Source: Henzodaily.ng