file photo
Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday abducted the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo branch, Mr Joel Ubandoma.
Ubandoma was picked in his house in Mayo-Dassa area of Jalingo at about 1:00 am on Wednesday, a family source told newsmen in Jalingo.
Confirming the development, the Publicity Secretary of NBA in the branch, Mr Boniface Lorkumbur, said the association received the news of the abduction with shock and prayed for his quick release.
“We woke up this morning with the devastating news of the abduction of our learned colleague, Ubandoma Esq, the immediate past Chairman of our branch.
“He was reportedly kidnapped last night at his house in Mayo- Dassa area of Jalingo.
ALSO READ: Presidential poll: Another party drags Buhari, INEC, APC to Tribunal
“In the interim, we urge our members to pray for his immediate and unconditional safe release from his captors.
“We also urge the security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure his immediate release,” he said.
ASP David Misal, Taraba, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, promised to provide more information regarding the incident and the efforts by the police to rescue the victim.
At the time of filing this report, a family source said the kidnappers had yet to establish contact with the family.
In Nigeria markets, especially in popular markets like Balogun Market in Lagos, Wuse Market in…
A Nigerian popularly known as The Celebrity Mama of Los Angeles and Queen of Gele,…
Niger State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to provide…
Living in Lagos is an adventure in itself. That’s why they say Lagos is not…
The Senate Committee on States and Local Governments has commended Executive Chairperson of Toro Local…
•As Usman-led NCC gives Abure 48hrs to stop parading self as chairman•NCC raises disciplinary panel,…
This website uses cookies.