A group of unknown gunmen on Sunday, August 30, 2015 abducted a Columnist of Vanguard newspaper, Dornu Kogbara, at her residence in Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
Kogbara’s kidnappers took her away n a Honda CRV SUV in the early hours of the fateful day, according to Vanguard.
The state Police Public relations officer, DSP Ahmed Muhammad confirmed the ugly development, saying police was on the trail of the kidnappers.
The reason for the abduction is yet to be confirmed and it is unknown if the kidnappers have established any contact with the family for a ransom.
Reacting to the development, the Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike, condemned the abduction.
Speaking through his media aide, Mr Opunabo Nko-Tariah, Wike expressed optimism that she will be released unhurt.
The governor added that the administration was making effort to ensure every resident in the state enjoyed adequate security.
He said: “Although the government is not seized of the issue, no responsible government will brook such acts of criminality. On thus premise , the kidnap is roundly condemned and we believe that by God’s grace, she will come out alive.
“The government is working assiduously to ensure a crime free state and that is why he has stopped at noting to provide the necessary tools including the donation of 64 security fitted vans to the Police.
“By God’s grace , she will be released in good health.”
