Kidnappers shoot dead banker, two others in Abia


Suspected kidnappers have shot dead a bank employee in Umuahia, Abia State capital.

The banker who is identified as Mr Victor was gunned down by the kidnappers who tried to abduct him.

Two other persons were also killed during the botched kidnapping operation at Isi Court junction at Old Umuahia where the banker had gone for shopping.

It’s gathered that the banker vehemently resisted his attackers while they were trying to shove him into their vehicle.

He was subsequently shot when he tried to escape from the scene.

After shooting him, the kidnappers abandoned their vehicle and snatched another vehicle from another person whom they also shot dead before fleeing with his car.

At Ubakala, a stone’s throw, the suspected kidnappers also shot dead another victim said to be a tricycle operator.

The killings have caused apprehension and panic among residents of the area.

The tragic occurrence was confirmed by Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa on Thursday while he was addressing Journalists in his office.

The Commissioner of Police who said his men have launched a manhunt for the fleeing killers, assured Abia people that the suspects would be nabbed and prosecuted.

The Commissioner further said his men are prepared to secure the state during the November 2 local government elections

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