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From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt
Unknown gunmen have abducted a driver and Police orderly of His Royal Highness, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, Paramount Ruler of Rumu-Elechi Community in Nkpolu-Orowurokwo, PortHarcourt.
The incident occurred along Eagle Island road on Saturday, at about 9pm.
Executive member of Diobu Vigilance Group and Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu-Orowurokwo, Godstime Ihunwo, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt.
Ihunwo said: “I received a call about abduction of HRH Cornwell Ihunwo at about 9pm on Saturday.
“I rushed down to his house at Eagle Island where I met him. Chief Cornwell told me it is his driver and Police orderly who were abducted.
“We condemn the planned abduction of HRH Cornwell Ihunwo and call on the Police to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident”.
Daily Sun gathered that the monarch, Cornwell Ihunwo, whose aides were kidnapped, is the immediate younger brother of the former Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Victor Ihunwo.
The State Police Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), has confirmed the incident to journalists.
She added that the case has been transferred to Octopus Strike Force Police unit for discreet investigation.
“The command is aware of it; the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed tactical teams to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“He specifically directed the Octopus Strike Force Unit to commerce full-scale investigation to ensure the victims regain their freedom unhurt.
“He also visited the scene with his management team and Tactical team Commanders.”
