Fear gripped residents of Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area as gunmen kidnapped eight persons including a Naval Rating in the community.
It was gathered that the victims were reportedly abducted Monday night at the Classic Point Hotel, Ibaka, where they were relaxing
According to sources close to the community, the victims were taken away by their abductors.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command ASP Timfon John, when contacted confirmed the report to our correspondent on Monday evening.
She said that the commissioner of police, Waheed Ayilara, led a team of police officers to the community after he was briefed about the development
John said: “When the police got the information the Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, led a team of security personnel to the community. I can assure you that with that visit by the CP and other strategic approaches normalcy will return.”
However, the Naval authority in Akwa Ibom are yet to speak on the development
Our correspondent reports that the incident is coming days after a bus driver and 18 passengers leaving Uyo to Port Harcourt, Rivers state were abducted with whereabouts yet to be established.