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Men in military uniform abduct Gov Wike’s aide

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An aide to governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Dr. Anugbom Anuoha, has been reportedly kidnapped.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed this on Friday afternoon.

Anugbom who is the the Special Adviser to Wike on Lands and Survey was abducted by unknown gunmen in military uniform on Thursday around 8:30pm at an unnamed hotel in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Omoni urged the public to provide information in connection with the crime.

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“This is unfortunate and as a command we are touched by this development and will go all out to ensure his speedy and timely release.

“The Commissioner of Police has given a marching order to all the Tactical Units, including the IGP Monitoring Unit, to work round the clock and ensure that the victim is released in record time.

“Contacts have been made with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in this direction,” the command’s spokesman said.

“The public is hereby assured that there is no cause for alarm as the already existing peace in the state will be sustained,” he said.

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