Gunmen have kidnapped the former Senator representing Eket Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Nelson Effiong in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victim was kidnapped by three-armed hoodlums at his lounge, a popular sit-out along Oron Road in Uyo.
According to reports, the gunmen stormed the venue at about 9:00pm on Sunday night, opening fire on customers in the lounge, after which the Senator was whisked away while several customers at the bar were injured during the attack.
The armed men stormed the sit-out with a Toyota Camry car and shot sporadically forcing customers and other guests to scamper for safety before whisking the victim away.
An eye witness who pleaded anonymity confirmed the incident to reporters.
‘He was later whisked away by the gunmen in a Toyota Camry car to an unknown destination,’ the source said.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Odiko Macdon, also confirmed the kidnapping to reporters.
He said, ‘The command is in receipt of the report and investigation is ongoing to get to the root of the matter’.
The police spokesman explained that the command will issue an official statement soon.
While kidnapping for ransom is common in most parts of Nigeria, especially in the northern region, gunmen have in recent weeks began targeting political office holders, their wives, children, and relatives.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
