Bandits kidnapped a judge in Akwa Ibom state he police force in Akwa Ibom state in the south of Nigeria said that bandits kidnapped a judge...
Bandits kidnapped a judge in Akwa Ibom state
he police force in Akwa Ibom state in the south of Nigeria said that bandits kidnapped a judge of a high court and killed the officer who was giving her security.
Information has it that Justice Joy Uwanna was kidnapped on her way home after leaving work at the court on the Uyo to Okoboin road in Oron town.
It is suspected that the gunmen opened fire and shot the policeman who was with the judge before abducting her and her driver.
The spokesperson of the state police, Odiko Macdom described the incident as unfortunate adding that the security forces are investigating the matter.
So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but kidnapping for ransom by bandits is common in some parts of Nigeria.
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