Gunmen abduct ABSU Deputy Vice Chancellor, Emezue

Joseph Irikefe

Disturbing reports emerged on Saturday that gunmen have kidnapped the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Abia State University (ABSU), Prof Godwin Emueze along Amachara in Umuokpara, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State.

The Nigeria Police, Abia Command, has confirmed the kidnap incident.

The confirmation was contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Saturday by Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) Abia Police Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka.

The PPRO said that at about 9.30 am Saturday, the Abia Police Command received information stating that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of ABSU, Prof. Godwin Emezue, was kidnapped at about 7 pm.

She said the DVC was kidnapped in the presence of his wife while purchasing fuel at a petrol station in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State.

“During the incident, the hoodlums confiscated his wife’s ATM card, dragged the Deputy Vice-Chancellor into a Lexus SUV, and drove away with the victim.

“The Abia State Police Command is deploying resources and assets including intelligence and technical aid towards unravelling the crime, and safely rescuing the victim from his captors”, Chinaka said.

The PPRO urged the cooperation of the public, through the provision of information that could lead to the rescue of the victim and in enhancing security in the state.

She called on Abia residents to remain calm and continue their legitimate activities while maintaining vigilance and security consciousness.