February 9, 2025

Prof George Chima The Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), has been reportedly kidnapped from his home in Okigwe, Imo State.

The news Obtained this Friday said that four armed individuals, believed to be kidnappers, invaded the residence of the ABSIEC chairman while he was entertaining lecturers from Abia State University, Uturu, and took him hostage.

Our sources disclosed that the assailants attempted to escape with him in his vehicle, which his driver was washing at the time. However, the vehicle would not start, thwarting their initial plan.

An eyewitness recounted that the kidnappers subsequently commandeered a passing vehicle loaded with logs and made their getaway with the ABSIEC chairman.

Meanwhile, at least five individuals were reported killed due to attacks by suspected herdsmen in Ajegunle-Powerline, located within the Akure North local government area of Ondo State.

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