Gunmen Abduct ABSIEC Chairman in Imo

The Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Professor George Chima, was abducted by gunmen on Friday at his residence in Okigwe, Imo State.

Reports indicate that Chima was hosting lecturers from Abia State University, Uturu, when four armed men stormed his home. The assailants reportedly harassed his guests before taking him away to an unknown location.

The kidnappers initially attempted to flee using the victim’s vehicle, but after discovering it was being washed by his driver, they seized a passing vehicle carrying wood instead.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, stated that authorities had launched an investigation. He added that the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, personally led officers to Okigwe to track down the perpetrators.

“We are aware of the kidnapping of Professor Chima and have commenced investigations. The Commissioner of Police is personally leading efforts to ensure the culprits are apprehended,” Okoye assured.