Gunmen Abduct Bayelsa Population Commissioner, Others

Mrs Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen.

The incident occurred at the Ogbakiri Junction along the East-West Road at 6 pm on Sunday while she was travelling to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from Brass in Bayelsa State.

Izonfuo, the driver and maid was reportedly whisked away by the gunmen who demanded five hundred million naira ransom for their release.

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The Rivers State Police Command has also confirmed the incident.

Its Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko said the Commissioner of Police has mandated tactical teams to ensure the safe release of the abductees.