Kidnap of five persons in Ebonyi: We’re yet to confirm location – Police

The Police Command in Ebonyi says it is yet to confirm the location of the gang, who kidnapped five persons in the state on Tuesday.

Recall that some national media had reported that the incident occurred along Mile 2 axis, Ishiagu/Okigwe expressed road in Ivo local government area of the state.

SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, Spokesperson of the Command, said on Wednesday in Abakaliki that the location of the incident was not yet clear.

Onovwakpoyeya noted that officers and men of the Command are on top of the issue to ascertain the actual location.

According to her, “We are aware of the incident but we are not sure of the location.

“One of the report says, they were kidnapped on the way while returning from Enugu to Ebonyi and another said they were kidnapped in the farm.

“But the Police are on it and investigation is ongoing,” she said.