Mr. Akari Loveday, Special Adviser to the NDDC Managing Director, was kidnapped along a river while heading to Ayakoro community. Kidnappers intercepted the boat, and their escape was thwarted when their engine failed, leading them to flee into the bush with the victim. Police are conducting a search operation, though official confirmation of the incident has not been issued by the police spokesperson.
Mr. Akari Loveday, the Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been kidnapped. This incident occurred on a Friday along the river while he was en route to Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, which is the hometown of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the NDDC Managing Director.
According to sources in the local government area, the kidnappers intercepted the boat carrying Mr. Akari and several others, forcefully transferring him to their own vessel. Their escape was hindered when the engine of their boat stalled. Consequently, they managed to paddle to the riverbank before fleeing into the surrounding bush with the victim.
Following the incident, security personnel, including police officers, have initiated a search operation in the vicinity. Reports indicated a significant presence of police conducting stop-and-search efforts on the road to Otuoke and within the area where the kidnapping occurred.
The spokesperson for the Bayelsa State Police Command, Mr. Musa Mohammed, was approached for confirmation regarding the kidnapping. However, he expressed that he was not aware of the incident and stated, “I’m not aware of it.”
In summary, Mr. Akari Loveday, the Special Adviser to the NDDC Managing Director, has been kidnapped while traveling to Ayakoro, Bayelsa State. The abduction occurred following an attempted escape by the kidnappers, whose boat malfunctioned. Security forces are actively searching for the victim, while police officials have confirmed a notable presence in the area. However, the police spokesperson has refrained from confirming the incident.
Original Source: saharareporters.com
