Police launch rescue mission for abducted Ebonyi Govt official

By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki –

Police operatives have launched a rescue mission for the Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre, Mrs Blessing Adagba, who was abducyby gunmen in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi.

Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in. Ebonyi, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Friday in Abakaliki.

Ukanda, who confirmed her abduction, said; “Yes, Adagba was abducted in the Okposhi Eheku community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area.”

He said that the abduction occurred in the early hours of Thursday, adding that the police had already launched an investigation.

“The Anti-Kidnapping Squad has been deployed to rescue the victim. I believe they are working tirelessly to ensure her immediate release.”