ABSU Deputy Vice Chancellor Abducted

On Friday, thugs kidnapped Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South Local Government Area.

The DVC was kidnapped while he was at a gas station with his wife, according to a statement made public by ASP Maureen Chinaka, the Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command.

The victim’s wife’s ATM card was seized by the thugs, according to her, and they took the Deputy Vice-Chancellor with them as they got into a Lexus SUV.

The PPRO said the Command is deploying resources and assets including intelligence and technical aid towards unravelling the crime, and safely rescuing the victim from his captors.

The police urged Abians to remain calm and continue their legitimate activities while maintaining vigilance and being security conscious

The Command further appealed for the cooperation of the public, especially by way of providing any useful information that could be helpful in these particular circumstances, and in attaining enhanced security in the state, generally.