Some unidentified gunmen have reportedly abducted a driver and the police orderly attached to the traditional ruler of Rumu-Elechi community, in Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo.
The incident, which occurred along Eagle Island road, left the community in shock, amid concerns for the safety of the victims.
An executive member of the Diobu Vigilante and Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu-Orowurokwo, Godstime Ihunwo, revealed in an interview with journalists that he received a distress call at about 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, informing him of the abduction of Cornwell Ihunwo.
He said: “I rushed down to his house at Eagle Island where I met him. Chief Cornwell told me it was his driver and police orderly that were abducted.
“We condemn the planned abduction of Chief Cornwell Ihunwo and call on the police to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident.
“Further findings revealed that Cornwell Ihunwo, the paramount ruler of Rumu-Elechi community, is the immediate younger brother of Victor Ihunwo, the former Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Council.”
When contacted, spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, saying an investigation was underway to gather more information and ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals.
