Gunmen on Monday night kidnapped Ejire Lale, the son of
the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, in
Agbeta Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area of the state.
Lale was said to be supervising his fish pond when a group
of six armed men stormed the place around 7.30pm after
robbing a neighbour within the compound.
The hoodlums, according to a source, did not come in a car,
but were able to forcefully take away the son of the Vice
Chancellor, Professor Ndowa Lale, to an unknown
destination.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Obinna
Wodi who confirmed the incident said the boy was abducted
from the father’s house in Eleme at about 7pm, Monday.
Wodi said that the development is shocking to the family
and institution, adding that no contact has been established
with the kidnappers.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State police Command said it has
commenced investigation into the kidnap.
The Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ms
Grace Koko confirmed that the boy was abducted Monday
night.
She added that police has swung into action to ensure his
release.
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