Nelson Effiong, a former senator from Akwa Ibom State’s Eket Senatorial District, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
At about 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, three-armed hoodlums attacked his lounge, a popular hangout along Oron Road in Uyo, opening fire on clients in the establishment, following which the Senator was dragged away.
Several patrons of the bar were hurt as a result of the attack.
An eye witness said;
“He was later whisked away by the gunmen in a Toyota Camry car to an unknown destination.”
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Odiko Macdon also confirmed the development, saying;
“The command is in receipt of the report and investigation is ongoing to get to the root of the matter”.