By Emmanuel Kwada
In a shocking and devastating incident, suspected gunmen have kidnapped Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife while they were en route to Abuja.
The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the tragic death of the commissioner’s aide, ABK Offiah, who was fatally shot by the assailants.
The commissioner, his wife, and aide were traveling to Abuja to attend the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter, Adaora, scheduled for Saturday. The event was expected to be a joyous celebration, but the kidnapping and killing have cast a dark shadow over the occasion.
The event was expected to be a joyous celebration
As of the time of filing this report, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, had not released a statement on the incident.
The police are expected to launch an investigation into the kidnapping and killing, and efforts are likely to be made to secure the release of the commissioner and his wife.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the state and raised concerns about the safety and security of public officials and citizens.
The motive behind the kidnapping and killing is not yet clear, but it is believed to be a targeted attack.
The people of Anambra State are in a state of mourning, and the incident has put a damper on the celebrations planned for the governor’s daughter’s wedding.
The state government is expected to take swift action to address the situation and ensure the safe release of the commissioner and his wife.
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