Rivers State Special Adviser to Nyesom Wike kidnapped

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the kidnap of Dr.
Anugbom Anuoha , the Special Adviser to Gov . Nyesom Wike on
Lands and Survey by unknown gunmen in military uniform.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Nnamdi Omoni ,
made the confirmation in a statement in Port Harcourt on Friday.
Omoni said that the incident took place yesterday at about 8 : 30
pm at an unnamed hotel in Port Harcourt, the state capital .

“ This is unfortunate and as a command we are touched by this
development and will go all out to ensure his speedy and timely
release .

“ The Commissioner of Police (CP ) has given a marching order to all
the Tactical Units , including the IGP Monitoring Unit , to work round
the clock and ensure that the victim is released in record time.
“ Contacts have been made with sister security agencies and other
stakeholders in this direction , ” the command ’s spokesman said .
The police public relations officer appealed to the general public , to
avail the command of useful information that could lead to
unconditional release of the governor ’ s aide .
“ The public is hereby assured that there is no cause for alarm as the
already existing peace in the state will be sustained,” he said .