The Operations Manager of Sterling Bank, Mrs Nneka Ugonochie has been abducted by Unknown gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the kidnappers were clad in military fatigue during the operations which occurred at about 7 am in the Yenizue-Gene suburb of the state capital.
The victim, an indigene of Owerri in Imo State, aged 42, was abducted around the Otiotio junction axis of the Isaac Boro Expressway by four armed men operating in a red colour Lexus jeep while driving to her office.
Security sources revealed that the victim had been warned to relocate from her area of residence which is adjacent to the residence a celebrated kidnapper now facing trial.
It was also learned that some police personnel had provided security to her residence but the arrangement was jettisoned due to the cost of logistics.
A security source however said that the abduction may not be unconnected with members of the remaining gang of the “celebrity kidnapper.”
Confirming the abduction of the banker, the state commissioner of police, CP Romokere Ibani, said “On 16th June 2023 at about 7 AM, four armed men dressed in Military Camouflage, operating with a red coloured Lexus Jeep accosted Mrs Nneka Ugonochie aged 42 years, along Tamara Road Otiotio, Yenagoa, while driving to her office.
“Tactical teams were alerted to embark on a rescue operation. The kidnappers abandoned the Lexus Jeep with registration No. BWR 552 AW along the East-West Road.
“Investigation is ongoing to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators.”
In a related development the former Vice Chairman of Okolor Inland community, Udu Local Government Area, Delta state, Austin Ejovwo, has murdered his lover, Felicia Akpomeria and fled.
The deceased 45-year-old Felicia, a single mother of four was found in the lover’s bedroom apartment in her pool of blood.
According to the Victim’s Elder relation, Godwin Laya, “Felicia has four children, three girls and a boy from her failed marriage before meeting the suspect. She was the only child of her father, and her aged mother is alive.
“Felicia was called by Austin to come over to Okolor on Thursday evening. On Friday afternoon, we got a call from Okolor that Austin has killed Felicia.
“So I sent two emissaries, when they returned and confirm the report, I and others joined them and we went over there.
“On getting there, we found Police from Ovwian already removing her corpse in an ambulance and they invited us over to the station. Felicia’s daughter and others have made statements.
“We were told that when neighbours didn’t hear from Austin on Friday morning, they decided to check his door and discovered he left at night, so they went to the back window and peeped, from there they saw Felicia in her pool of blood.
“This led them to raise alarm and the door was broken down, on getting to the room, several fetish and idols worshipping paraphernalia littered the floor. Felicia’s fully naked corpse was resting on a corner.
“Several matchet blows were seen at the back of her head and chest. We don’t know whether any organ has been removed because she was covered in blood.” Laya mournfully narrated.
Delta Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident and said: “Ubogo woman was found dead in her pool of blood on d bed of her ex-husband.” Edafe said.