ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Gunmen have kidnapped Justice Joy Uwanna in the Oron Local Government Area, kidnapping her and her driver while fatally shooting the police orderly along the Uyo-Okobo Road after a court sitting in Oron.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko MacDon, termed the incident unfortunate, revealing that the commissioner of police, Olatoye Durusinmi, has initiated a discreet investigation.
MacDon assured a thorough effort to reunite Justice Uwanna with her family, expressing condolences to the deceased orderly’s family and pledging justice against the perpetrators.
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The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko MacDon, described the incident as unfortunate, adding that the commissioner of police has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident.
“It’s very unfortunate that a judge who presides over the high court has been kidnapped. The command under the CP, Olatoye Durusinmi, has ordered a discreet investigation,” he stated.
“As we speak, no stone will be left unturned, resources will be harnessed to ensure that Her Lordship is reunited with her family any moment from now.
“I have spoken with the family of the deceased officer who, until his death was an orderly to the judge. Justice will be served and the perpetrators will be brought to book.”