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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A senior official of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Engr Kingsley Okorafor has been kidnapped close to his residence in Umuadara Umulogho autonomous community in Imo State.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST gathered that the dare-devil armed men abducted him at the early hours of Saturday morning, about three kilometers away from a military checkpoint in the area.<\/p>\n

The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Patrick Uwalaka has already confirmed the latest development.<\/p>\n

A source close to the family told DAILY POST that the NDDC official attended a vigil of late Eze Innocent Anyawu, the Traditional Ruler of Ndihu autonomous community in Obowo LGA, whose burial is slated for today, Saturday July 16.<\/p>\n

He said the victim was trailed after he left the vigil to his community, while his car was left behind.<\/p>\n

The suspected kidnappers have not yet reached the family members for any ransom as of the time of filling this report.<\/p>\n

Efforts to get the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Mike Abattam for reaction on telephone failed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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