Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Father of Former Ebonyi Deputy Governor

1 March 2026
Vanguard (Lagos)
By Jeff Agbodo

ABAKALIKI -- Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Dr. Kelechi Igwe, on Sunday morning in his Ndufu-Alike community.

Sources said the incident occurred while Igwe was driving to church when armed men on a motorcycle intercepted his vehicle, forced him out, and took him away to an undisclosed location.

The Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Sunday Nwankwo, confirmed the abduction and stated that local authorities are collaborating with security agencies to gather information and facilitate his rescue.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, also confirmed the incident, adding that policemen are on the ground tracking the kidnappers to ensure the safe recovery of the elderly man.

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