Tension as Gunmen Kidnap ABSIEC Chairman In Imo, Details Emerge
- The chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. George Nwabuko Chima has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen
- Professor Chima was abducted by the hoodlums at his residence in Okigwe, Imo state on Friday, January 31, 2025
- The state Police public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the police Command has commenced investigations
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Okigwe, Imo State - Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. George Nwabuko Chima in Okigwe, Imo State.
The ABSIEC boss was abducted by four gunmen suspected to be kidnappers at his residence on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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As reported by Leadership, the ABSIEC Chairman was reportedly kidnapped while hosting some lecturers from the Abia State University, Uturu in his Okigwe residence.
It was gathered that the gunmen stormed Chima’s house, and harassed his visitors before whisking him away to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that the gunmen snatched a passing vehicle carrying wood after they failed to use the ABSIEC Chairman's car which was being washed by his driver.
The state Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the police Command has commenced investigations.
“Yes, we are aware of the kidnap of the Prof and we have commenced investigations. As I speak to you now, the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma personally led the police to Okigwe and we will catch them.”
ABSIEC Chairman
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, inaugurated Professor Chima as ABSIEC chairman on the 5th of September 2024.
Prof. G.N. Chima became a Professor in 2011 and delivered the 37th inaugural lecture of Abia State University (ABSU) in April 2018.
The ABSIEC Chairman has to credit over one hundred and ten (110) published works in International Journals, and books (including edited books).
He also served as the Financial Secretary of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University Union, before been elected as the Chairman of ASUU- ASUU in 2008- 2011.
He is a former President of the Okigwe Rotary Club (2009-2010) and an elder of the United Evangelical Church (UEC) (Formerly Qua Ibo Church).
Legit.ng also reported that gunmen ambushed and brutally murdered prominent lawyer Chinedu Nwowu in Mgbidi, Oru West LGA, Imo State, on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025.
Eyewitnesses described how the assailants intercepted Nwowu’s car, dragged him out, and shot him multiple times before fleeing, leaving residents in shock.
Okoye promised justice and launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks in Imo
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Imo State Police are investigating the deaths of 18 people in Orsu, who were found killed with machete wounds after Masqueraders' Day celebrations.
The killings occurred in multiple villages, with suspicions of IPOB/ESN involvement, as no gunshots or arguments were heard.
It is believed to be an attempt to instill fear and force locals to flee, raising security concerns in the area.
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