abducted in Port Harcourt by unknown gunmen.
The state Police Public relations officer, DSP Ahmed Muhammad
confirmed the ugly development, saying police was on the trail of the
kidnappers.
Dornu Kogbara who maintains a column in the Vanguard was whisked away
in the early hours of Sunday by unknown gunmen at her Nkpogu
residence in a CRV jeep.
It could not be confirmed if the kidnappers has established contact
with the family for ransom at press time,
Meantime, the Rivers state government has condemned the abduction.
Governor Nyesom Wike who spoke through his media aide, Mr Opunabo
Nko-Tariah expressed strong hope that she will be released unhurt.
He said the government was making effort to ensure every resident in
the state enjoyed adequate security.
"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", he assured.
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