INC Condemns Gloria Izonfou’s kidnap, seeks release
The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has condemned the abduction of Mrs Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State.
INC National Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, in a statement on Wednesday, described Izonfou’s kidnap as unfortunate and back barbaric.
Daily Report Nigeria reported that Izonfou was abducted at Ogbakiri Junction along the East-West Road around 6 pm on Sunday on her way to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from Brass in Bayelsa State.
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The Commissioner was kidnapped alongside her driver and housemaid by the gunmen, who later demanded a N500 million ransom for their release.
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Reacting to the incident, Oyakemeagbegha challenged security operatives in the state to fish out the hoodlums for them to brought to book.
Lamenting the spike in criminal activities in recent times , the apex Ijaw body lamented the recent rise in activities of hoodlums.
Oyakemeaghegha said, “We condemn in strong the terms the abduction of Madam Gloria Izonfiu and her aides along the East-West Road.
“It is unfortunate and nothing short of barbaric. We call on all security agencies to leave no stone unturned in securing the release of Izonfou and her aides,” he added.
