Unknown gunmen abduct ex-Taraba NBA chairman

Joel Ubandoma, immediate past chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo chapter, Taraba State, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

A family source told newsmen in Jalingo that he was abducted at about 1:00am on Wednesday in his house in Mayo-Dassa area of Jalingo.

His abduction has also been confirmed by the publicity secretary of NBA in the branch, Boniface Iorkumbur.

He said, “We woke up this morning with the devastating news of the abduction of our learned colleague, Ubandoma Esq, the immediate past chairman of our branch.

“He was reportedly kidnapped last night at his house in Mayo- Dassa area of Jalingo. In the interim, we urge our members to pray for his immediate and unconditional safe release from his captors.”

“We also urge the security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure his immediate release.”

The family source said the kidnappers had yet to establish contact with them.

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Meanwhile, ASP David Misal, Taraba, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) has assured that the force will not hesitate to furnish the public with more information regarding the incident and police efforts to rescue Ubandoma.

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