Apprehension in Top South South State as Gunmen Kidnap Former NBA President
- The Nigerian Bar Association has announced the abduction of its former national president in Rivers state
- Okey Wali was said to have been abducted on Monday, April 17, by some gunmen who attacked his convoy in Obio Akpor Local Government Area
- In his reaction, Senator Shehu Sani has described the incident as tragic and unfortunate while praying for the immediate release of the former NBA president
A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Okey Wali, has been kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
The current president of the NBA, Yakubu Maikyau, in a statement seen by Legit.ng said Wali was reportedly abducted in the early hours of yesterday, Monday, April 17, along East-West Road, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Source: UGC
It was gathered that Wali's convoy was attacked by some gunmen on Monday, April 17, in Rivers state.
Maikyau in the statement described the 26th NBA president as someone who has served Nigeria as a nation in various capacities.
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He said Wali has contributed immensely to the growth of the legal practice and to the promotion and entrenchment of the rule of law.
Appealing for Wali's immediate release, Maikyau said the former NBA president is a known philanthropist who has helped in the development of his community in no small measure.
His words:
"I, therefore, hereby plead with the abductors not to harm Mr Wali, SAN and make a passionate appeal for his release to his family.
"The NBA stands with and assures his family of our full support in this trying period, even as we join in praying for his safe return home.
"This ugly incident is yet another sad reminder of the weakness in our security system and the failure of successive governments to live up to the Constitutional duty of providing for the welfare and security of all Nigerians.
"We urge the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, to leave no stone unturned as they work towards the safe release of our dear learned friend."
Shehu Sani reacts
Also, in his reaction, a former lawmaker of the National Assembly, Shehu Sani prayed for the release of Wali from his abductors.
Sani in a tweet posted on his personal account said:
"The abduction of former NBA President Okey Wali is tragic and unfortunate.We pray for his release and safe return."
Thugs invade polling units, seize ballot box in Imo supplementary poll
Residents of the Isu local government area council area of Imo state have been thrown into commotion.
It was gathered that during the ongoing supplementary election in the LGA, some suspected thugs invaded the polling unit and snatched the ballot box.
An eyewitness revealed that the thugs invaded the polling unit with ease despite the presence of heavily armed security operatives.
1 Shot Dead as Gunmen Invade Palace, Kidnap Influential Traditional Leader in Top North Central State
Similarly, the traditional leader of Oghara in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi state has been kidnapped.
The police confirmed that some gunmen invaded the community and kidnapped the traditional leader and two other chiefs.
A female domestic worker in the palace who was identified as Toyin Onare was shot dead during the attack.
Source: Legit.ng
