[News] There’s a plot by non-state group to kidnap government officials and monarchs – Abia government

The Abia state government has raised an alarm of a plot by non-state group to kidnap prominent persons in the state including public office holders, traditional rulers and members of the clergy in the South-East state.

 

In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information John Kalu, it was stated that the aim of this plot is to use these prominent people as human shield and ransom for negotiations.

 

The state government appealed to citizens and visitors to keep their focus on maintaining the existing peace in the state and avoid acts that are capable of reversing gains made in the state.

 

It read;

 

“Abia State Government has uncovered plots by renegade members of a non state group to attack and kidnap prominent persons in the state including public office holders, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, and hold them as human shield and ransom for negotiations.

“While we strongly admonish those behind the dastardly plot to desist from it, we advise such high profile personalities mentioned above to exercise utmost vigilance while going about their normal duties as security agents in the country are on the trail of the arrowheads of the plot with a view to nipping it in the bud and bring those involved to justice.

“Government further appeals to all citizens and visitors to keep their focus on maintaining the existing peace in the state and avoid acts that are capable of reversing the gains we have made collectively in securing the State through the understanding and cooperation of all.”