The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the abduction of the Accord Party’s House of Assembly Candidate for Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Constituency 2, in the state, Chukwudi Ogbonna.
Ogbonna, who is a candidate for the Saturday, March 18 election was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen on Monday night around the Rumuigbo area of Port Harcourt while on his way to his house alongside his friend. It was gathered that only the candidate was taken while his car and friend were abandoned.
Ogbonna’s abduction was confirmed to journalists by his cousin, Ifeakachukwu Nwakiri.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police said the police are aware of the development and has commenced investigation.
Iringe-Koko said: “We are aware of the kidnap. Investigation has commenced to ensure that he regains his freedom.”
Speaking, Ifeakachukwu Nwakiri, who confirmed the development, said the kidnap was politically-motivated, adding that police have been alerted on the incident.
He said: “It is painful that people are playing politics of bitterness and kidnapping. This is what politics has turned to. You play politics with people’s blood.
“My brother, Engr. Chukwudi Ogbonna is running for Rivers State House of Assembly for ONELGA constituency 2 under Accord Party.
“It has been threats upon threats. The threats manifested this evening. He is the candidate that everybody wants. People need change. They need good governance. He has been touching lives before he joined politics.
“Yesterday, at about 8:24 pm, people of the underworld double crossed him, four of them. They kidnapped him on gunpoint. As I am talking with you, nobody knows his whereabouts.”
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
