Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Governor’s Father

Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Governor’s Father Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Governor’s Father
Dr Eric Kelechi-Igwe, former Deputy Governor, Eboyi State.. Credit: PM News

Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, was reportedly abducted on Sunday morning in Ndufu-Alike.

According to local sources, Igwe was on his way to church when armed men on a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle.

The assailants allegedly forced him out of the car and took him to an undisclosed location.

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Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Governor’s Father
Unknown gunmen. Credit: TETFund Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies (TCEMS), University of Ibadan

Sunday Nwankwo, Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, confirmed the incident, saying the council was cooperating with security agencies to gather information and support efforts to secure Igwe’s release.

Calls and messages to the Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu, were not returned at the time of reporting.

More Details Later.

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    Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.

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