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Gunmen Kidnap Lecturer, Monarch

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A lecturer with the Linguistics and Communications Department of the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Jones Ayuwu has reportedly been abducted.
It was gathered that the incident happened over the weekend at gunpoint in Bori on his way back from an event in Andoni Local Government Area.
Some newsmen who were with Dr. Ayuwu were also reportedly picked by the suspected kidnappers.
The lecturer’s car was also reported stolen.
The newsmen said to be staff of RSTV, were later dropped off after the abductors robbed them of their phones and other valuables.
They reportedly found their way to the Bori Police Station to report the incident.
The Okanama of Ikuru Town in Andoni Local Government Area of the state, King Aaron Ikuru was also kidnapped.
The government recognised traditional ruler and Chairman, Andoni Local Government Area Traditional Rulers Council was whisked away on Sunday night at his hometown, Ikuru, by yet to be identified gunmen.
Dr. Ikuru who is also the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt was in his home town for a function when he was kidnapped.
Meanwhile, the State Police Command has confirmed the abductions.
Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Nnamdi Omoni who confirmed the incident to newsmen said the police had deployed tactical teams, men and officers of the command to ensure the quick release of the two victims.

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