A group of gunmen have reportedly abducted a high court judge, Justice Joy Uwanna, and her driver in the Oron Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State.
The incident took place on Monday along the Uyo-Okobo Road, while Uwanna was being driven home after a court sitting in Oron.
Tragically, the police orderly accompanying them was shot dead on the spot.
Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Odiko MacDon disclosed an order has been issued to conduct a discreet investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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MacDon said:
“It’s very unfortunate that a judge who presides over the high court has been kidnapped. The command under the CP, Olatoye Durusinmi, has ordered a discreet investigation.
“As we speak, no stone will be left unturned, resources will be harnessed to ensure that Her Lordship is reunited with her family any moment from now.
“I have spoken with the family of the deceased officer who, until his death was an orderly to the judge. Justice will be served and the perpetrators will be brought to book.”
