Ex- Akwa Ibom Senator Abducted From Own Bar

Suspected kidnappers have abducted the immediate past Senator for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Nelson Effiong.

At least eight persons were wounded during the kidnapped saga at a popular lounge, known as the Red Chamber, believed to be owned by the Senator.

Efiong, a one-time Speaker of the state House of Assembly, was said to have been picked by three armed bandit at his popular lounge along Oron Road, Uyo, the state capital Sunday night.

No fewer than eight customers were reportedly injured during the invasion as they scampered to safety while the hoodlums fired randomly to scare people.

“I have just been shot along Oron Road,” Erick Ekwere, one of the victims said, urging security agencies to rescue the situation.

Another source said, “The incident occurred at about 9:00pm on Sunday night. The armed men stormed the sit-out with a Toyota Camry car and started shooting randomly, sending the customers and other guests to scamper to safety before they made straight to the former Senator.”

A Check revealed that Effiong was whisked away by the kidnappers in their Toyota Camry to unknown destination.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Odiko Macdon, confirmed the report.

“The Command has received the report about the abduction of the victim and the Commissioner of Police, has immediately ordered a discreet investigation into the matter.

I believe that in no distance time, he would be rescued.

“The CP has also condemned that act and said no resources will be spared to ensure that he is rescued and situations like are not tolerated. Steps have been taken and are on the way to ensure that the situation is brought under control,” he said.