The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the abduction of a director of the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, identified as Aribibia Fubara by gunmen.
The Rivers Police Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, made this known while speaking to newsmen on Monday.
“Yes, the command is aware of the incident. The Commissioner of Police has ordered the deployment of all tactical units and alerted all area commanders to ensure he is rescued unhurt,” the police spokesperson was quoted.
“Also, the CP has given them an order to ensure the suspects are apprehended and make them face the law,” she added.
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It was learnt that Fubara was abducted by the gunmen who reportedly came through the Okirika Waterfront in a speedboat to the Marine Base axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The unknown gunmen were about six in number, invaded the area and shot indiscriminately into the air.
On arrival in the area, it was learnt that the hoodlums quickly identified their target, whisked him into their boat, and zoomed off.
The abductors had yet to make any contact with the family of their captive as of the time of filing this report on Monday.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
