Gunshots as Ex-Reps Member Kidnapped Inside Church in Delta

Gunshots as Ex-Reps Member Kidnapped Inside Church in Delta

  • Former House of Representatives member from Delta state, Joan Mrakpor, has been kidnapped by some unknown gunmen
  • Mrakpor's abduction reportedly happened during a church programme amid heavy gunshots that scared other members away
  • The police have confirmed the abduction, adding that one officer was shot dead while the assailants were being trailed

Joan Mrakpor, a top politician and former commissioner for higher education in Delta state, has been abducted by unknown persons.

The abduction occurred inside her church during a service in Asaba, the Delta state capital.

The former House of Representative member and ex-commissioner in Delta state, Joan Mrakpor, has been kidnapped by some unknown gunmen during a church service in Delta state.
Gunmen kidnap former House of Reps member in Delta Photo Credit: @state_capital
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Who is Joan Mrakpor?

Vanguard reported that Mrakpor is a former lawmaker who represented the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal constituency, Delta state, at the House of Representatives.

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An eyewitness reported commotion and heavy gunfire, leading to a chaotic scene where one aide was shot dead, and a security personnel member was left unconscious.

The eyewitness said:

“We all ran due to the heavy gun shooting. It just happened about a few minutes ago, one aide shot dead and a security personnel unconscious now.”

Police confirm abduction of former Reps member

The Delta state Police command has confirmed the abduction and casualty. The command's spokesman, Bright Edafe, said one police officer died in the attack.

The command added that it is currently on the trail of the abductors and will provide more details of the incident in due course.

Mrapkpor, also known as 'Ada Anioma', is a former member of the Federal House of Representatives, and her abduction has caused concern among the community.

There is apprehension among the people of her community and the church in particular. There have been reports of unknown gunmen in the southeast and South-South recently.

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Reps amend law, extend IGP's tenure

Legit.ng earlier reported that the House of Reps had amended the Police Act barely four weeks after Festus Ogun threatened legal action should the current IGP's tenure be extended.

Ogun noted that IGP Kayode Egbetokun would reach retirement age on September 4, adding that he and other concerned lawyers would not allow his tenure to be extended.

However, President Bola Tinubu wrote to the House to amend the police act and allow the IGP to stay in office till the end of his tenure, as stipulated in his appointment letter.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

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