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Workers at College of Education, Agbor abducted while returning from ex-Registrar’s daughter’s wedding

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Five workers at the College of Education, Agbor in Delta State have been abducted while returning from the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the former Registrar of the institution, Barr. Oscar Osagiede.

WuzupNigeria gathered the incident occurred at the weekend along Oligie -Igbanke road.

It was further gathered that Dr and Mrs Ughamadu, Mr and Mrs Kent Nosier, and Meschack Iwekaogwu were among the abductees.

According to reports, the kidnapping has surged in the area in recent times. The hoodlums, it was gathered, would suddenly emerge from the bush, brandishing their weapons and forcing their victims out of their vehicles.

“The victims think that it is a robbery operation only to be led into the bush. They were coming from wedding of one of their staff when the kidnappers blocked their vehicle and took them away,” a source said.

“Last time, victims, especially land prospectors are suddenly rounded up by these bandits and led further into the bush where contacts are made to the families demanding ransom for their release.

“These men and their local collaborators have instilled fear and wreak terror on the people, especially in recent times and not much has been done by the authorities to stem the ugly trend.

“As I speak to you now, the kidnappers have not contacted the victims’ families. Must we wait till the relative of a highly placed member of society or government official falls into the hands of these marauders before decisive action is taken?”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said the crime occurred between Delta and Edo boundary but the part was in Edo State.

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She said,

“I have called the DPO, Agbor, he said the incident happened in Edo State jurisdiction and that the vehicle has been recovered to Igbanke Divisional Police headquarter”

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