Onuoha was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in military uniform, who stormed a hotel along Ada George Road at about 8.30am on Friday, forcing him into a waiting vehicle before zooming off to an unknown destination. Speaking in a telephone interview on Friday with Saturday PUNCH, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Emma Okah, said it was necessary for security agencies to expose those behind the dastardly act in order to avoid speculation. Describing the abduction of the governor’s aide as unfortunate, Okah also appealed to Onuoha’s captors to release him unconditionally. He said, “The abduction is a very unfortunate and condemnable act and we appeal to those who are holding him to release him unconditionally. “We also urge security agencies to do everything to ensure his safe release. We are not suspecting anybody; none to my knowledge, but it is a matter for security agencies. “I don’t have any evidence that suggests the matter goes one way or the other. It is the security agencies that can give us a lead. It is important to do this so that we can know the direction that the attack came from to avoid giving room for speculation.” Earlier, the state Police Command had announced on its platform, the abduction of the governor’s aide and assured members of the public that he would be released soon. Describing the development as unfortunate, the command vowed to do everything to ensure the release of the governor’s aide. The command disclosed that the state Police Commissioner, Usman Belel, had ordered all tactical units to work round the clock and ensure that Onuoha was released in record time. “The CP has ordered all the tactical units, including the IGP Monitoring Unit to work round the clock and ensure that the victim is released in record time.”]]>

"Exciting news! TheNigeriaLawyer is now on WhatsApp Channels 🚀 Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest legal insights!" Click here! ....................................................................................................................... Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material and other digital content on this website, in whole or in part, without express and written permission from TheNigeriaLawyer, is strictly prohibited _________________________________________________________________ [Register Now] ILA Nigeria Branch Marks 10 Years With Infrastructure Financing As Theme For 7th Annual Conference The International Law Association - Nigeria Branch 7th annual conference on public-private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure financing, April 4-5 in Abuja. Details: https://ilanigeria.org.ng/conference _________________________________________________________________

NIALS' Compendia Series: Your One-Stop Solution For Navigating Nigerian Laws (2004-2023)

Email: info@nials.edu.ng, tugomak@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: For Inquiry and information, kindly contact, NIALS Director of Marketing: +2348074128732, +2348100363602.