Kidnapping of NDDC Managing Director’s Special Adviser Raises Alarms

Mr. Akari Loveday, Special Adviser to the NDDC Managing Director, was kidnapped while traveling on a river. The kidnappers intercepted his boat but faced difficulties during their escape, prompting a police search for his recovery. Official confirmation from the Bayelsa State Police is still awaited.

Mr. Akari Loveday, the Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been abducted. The incident occurred on Friday along the river while he was en route to the Ayakoro community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, which is also the hometown of the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku.

According to local sources, the kidnappers intercepted the boat transporting Mr. Akari and others, forcibly pulling him into their own vessel. However, their escape was hindered when the engine of their boat malfunctioned, leading them to paddle to the riverbank, where they ultimately retreated into the nearby bush with the abducted individual.

Law enforcement agencies, including police officers, have instituted a search operation in the vicinity of the incident. A local source reported, “The SA Domestic to the NDDC MD has been kidnapped. They took him out of the boat, but as they tried to get away, their engine stopped suddenly. “. This has resulted in heightened police activity in the area, evidenced by several stop-and-search operations.

When contacted for verification regarding the kidnapping, the spokesman of the Bayelsa State Police Command, Mr. Musa Mohammed, stated, “I’m not aware of it,” indicating that there was no official confirmation of the incident.

The kidnapping of Mr. Akari Loveday marks a significant security issue within the region, highlighting ongoing concerns over safety and crime. Immediate search efforts by the police underscore the urgency of the situation, although official confirmation from law enforcement remains pending. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased security measures in vulnerable areas.

Original Source: saharareporters.com