In a disturbing incident, the Paramount Ruler of Mbo Local Government Area, HRM Ogwong Okon Asukwo Abang, was kidnapped by armed gunmen on Saturday night.
The abduction occurred at his palace around 9:00 pm, during which his wife, Obonganwan Okon Abang, was shot in the leg and critically injured.
According to a family source, the gunmen stormed the palace, firing shots and dragging the monarch away.
His wife was rushed to a private hospital in Oron, where medical personnel worked tirelessly till day break to save her life.
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Waheed Ayilara, promptly led a team of security personnel to the scene on Sunday morning, to initiate immediate security operations.
Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the transfer of the monarch’s wife to a specialist hospital for further medical attention.
At the time of filing this report, the abductors have not made contact with family members to discuss ransom demands.
The Oron Union President-General, Sir Esang Nsa Bassey, has yet to comment on the incident.
This development comes just six days after two individuals were kidnapped in Oron Local Government Area, raising concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.
Insecurity in Nigeria! Is it unsurmountable? If government can’t help, who will? Please GOD send help from above! May no harm come to His Royal Majesty and the Noble Family!
Oron Nation is no more save at all, I The digital governor, Umo-Eno, Aka; The Gold boy is really putting effort to maintain peace and Unity in Akwa-Ibom State at large, I piracy and militant shall soon become the thing of the past with the unlimited effort of the pastor Umo-Eno. Let there be peace in the land of Oro and Akwa-Ibom
NOBLEOFOSE (OO1) MEDIA DIRECTOR (CEO) .
This is getting out of hand. I wonder if this would have to become a new nefarious normal before government does something critical to end it. This trend in Ọrọ must be arrested now.
*SECURITY SITUATION IN ORO NATION AND THE KIDNAP OF A PARAMOUNT RULER*
I condemn this brazen act of criminality against the traditional institution in Oro nation (breaking into and kidnapping of a Paramount Ruler) and, all those that are behind the act.
I condemn also the continuous reactionary posture of Government to security matters, especially as it affects Oro nation. Solely arming the Navy in Oro waters with will not solve the problem of kidnapping, as their activities in the area is that of “tax collection”. To proof that, join a boat and cross to the fishing ports and you will witness in the high seas what I’m talking about.
The situation on ground requires proactive actions on the part of Government and the citizens in the area.
Useful resolutions, both short term and long term were reached at in my last meeting with Security agencies and some Local Government Chairmen in the area. Simple solutions to complex situations were preferred. We must start doing something differently from what we are used to. Spending money on security is important but not all things are about money. You need the political will to do them. Our political office holders should understand that.
I call on all those concerned to start acting on those resolutions that were reached at in that meeting immediately.
Long live Oro nation!!!
President General.
Oron Union.
19th May 2024.
This shocken. Have never heard of this in oron. God will help us. Certainly he will.🙏