Columnist Kidnapped By Gunmen

Donu Kogbara was whisked away in the early hours of Sunday by unknown gunmen from her Nkpogu residence in a CRV jeep in Port Harcourt.

The state Police Public relations officer, DSP Ahmed Muhammad confirmed the ugly development, saying police was on the trail of the kidnappers.

Dornu Kogbara who is a regular writer in the Vanguard newspaper was no where to be found.

It could not be confirmed if the kidnappers has established contact with the family for ransom at press time,

Meantime, the Rivers state government has condemned the abduction. Governor Nyesom Wike who spoke through his media aide, Mr Opunabo Nko-Tariah expressed strong hope that she will be released unhurt.

He said the government was making effort to ensure every resident in the state enjoyed adequate security.

“Although the government is not seized of the issue, no responsible government will brook such acts of criminality. On thus premise, the kidnap is roundly condemned and we believe that by God’s grace, she will come out alive.