Gunmen Abduct LG Chairman In Rivers

Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr. Awori Miller, has been kidnapped.
The state Police Command confirmed that Miller was taken hostage on Saturday at 10p.m., from a hotel on Ada George Road, Port Harcourt.
The Police said Miller was whisked away by a gang of three from the hotel. It could not be confirmed if he was staying in the hotel.
The Police said the family of the abducted chairman was aware of the development, but could not say if the kidnappers had asked for ransom.
The state police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, assured that the security body would secure his release, stressing that they were already on top of the situation.
She said: “I am aware of Awori Miller’s kidnap. He was kidnapped at a hotel on Ada George Street on Saturday evening. At 2200hrs, a report was received at Rumuopirikom division of the state Police Command, Port Harcourt, that one Awori Miller, council Chairman of Ahoada West was kidnapped by three armed men at the hotel on Ada George in Port Harcourt.
“We have begun investigation and I assure you that before long, he will be released. We will not only ensure that the council chairman is released, we will also fish out those behind the kidnap and make them face the full wrath of the law.”
It was gathered that the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) is holding an emergency meeting in Port Harcourt today to assess the security situation and the kidnap of the two terms LG Chairman and strong pillar of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West and the state.

Rivers State Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Social Welfare, Hon Joe Poroma (left) chatting with Commissioner for Sports, Hon Fred Igwe, during 2014 Workers Day celebration in Port Harcourt, last Thursday. Photo: Obinna Dele