Tension has reportedly gripped residents of Ighwre-Ovie, Ughelli, Delta State, following the alleged abduction of Chris Ejogheneta Obriki, popularly known as Mr CEO, by suspected kidnappers who reportedly whisked him away in a green Toyota Sienna.
The incident was made public by Oharisi Ezekiel Aghoghophia, who identified Obriki as a close friend he regarded as a brother and appealed to security agencies and members of the public to assist in securing his release.
According to Aghoghophia’s account, the incident occurred on Friday evening at Electric Pole Street, Igrovie, where the suspected abductors allegedly arrived in the vehicle, seized Obriki and drove him to an unknown destination.
The circumstances surrounding the reported abduction, including the identities of the suspected kidnappers and their motive, were not immediately known.
Expressing concern over the incident, Aghoghophia said the development had left the victim’s family, friends and associates distressed, while urging the police, community leaders, vigilante groups and residents to assist in efforts to establish his whereabouts.
He also appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or had credible information about the movement of the green Toyota Sienna in the area around the time of the reported abduction to contact the police immediately.
Residents of Ughelli and neighbouring communities were urged to remain vigilant and share credible information that could assist the authorities in locating the victim.
However, the reported abduction had not been independently confirmed, and there was no immediate official statement from the police as of the time of filing this report.
