Gunmen abduct Vanguard columnist, Dornu Kogbara, in Rivers

Gunmen on Sunday kidnapped Vanguard columnist, Dornu Kogbara, at her residence in Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Kogbara was said to have been whisked away by the bandits, who forced her out of her CRV jeep and took her to an unknown destination.

The incident, which happened in the morning, caused confusion within the area as neighbours converged to inquire what happened to the her.

The victim, according to sources, was driving out of her residence when the hoodlums, numbering about four, came out of their hiding and forced her to open the car door.

State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Mohammad, who confirmed the incident, added that the police had begun a manhunt for the kidnappers.

Mohammad also explained that investigation had since begun with a view to rescuing the victim safely and in good health.

Also, an aide to the State Governor, Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah, condemned Kogbara’s abduction, even as he expressed optimism that she would soon be regain her freedom.

Opunabo, who is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, said, “No responsible government will brook such acts of criminality. On this premise, the kidnap is roundly condemned and we believe that by God’s grace, she will come out alive.

“The government is working assiduously to ensure a crime-free state and that is why he has stopped at noting to provide the necessary tools, including the donation of 64 security vans to the police. By God’s grace, she will be released in good health.”

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