Two prominent figures of the ruling Labour Party (LP) in Abia State have been kidnapped by unknown assailants during a meeting in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. The incident took place at a hotel where party members had gathered, leading to panic and outrage among attendees.
Reports indicate that a group of heavily armed gunmen stormed the venue, claiming they were operating under “orders from above,” though they did not elaborate on this statement. Among those abducted were Ceekay Igara, the Deputy National Chairman, and Prince G. O. Ndubueze, the Acting State Chairman. Eyewitnesses reported that Ndubueze was forcibly taken away in an unmarked vehicle....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
The shocking incident prompted a wave of solidarity from Labour Party members present at the meeting, who responded with chants condemning the kidnapping as “anti-people” and voiced their deep concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Abia State. The abduction has raised alarm bells about the safety of political figures and the general public in the region.
