Police have confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident in Eket on Tuesday.
The police spokesperson said the victim was kidnapped at the premises of his fuel station, late hours on Saturday.
While describing the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable, he explained that the State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Andrew Amiengheme, has ordered an investigation into the incident and the perpetrators brought to book.
“Yes, we have received a preliminary report about the incident and we are working on it.
“As I speak, a discreet investigation is ongoing, so I cannot deny the fact that we have that information at hand.
“A lot is being done already and in no distance time, I think he will be freed.
“I don’t want to prompt the outcome of the investigation and efforts made by the police to ensure the victim is freed,’’ he said.
A family source who requested anonymity said the councillor was kidnapped when he was taking stock of business at his fuel station.
“The wife and the councillor came to take stock of the account and to take some money home when the incident happened,’’ he said.
The source said the councillor took money to his car, while the wife was locking the office door.
“As this was happening, the gunmen entered the fuel station and abducted the councillor,’’ the source said.
Meanwhile, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 6, Usman Gonna has directed the Akwa Ibom police to investigate the abduction of two prominent sons of the state, Sen. Nelson Effiong and Dr Nsidibe Umana. (NAN)
