A prominent businessman in Akwa Ibom State, Samuel Ekerenam, has been kidnapped by gunmen. The incident occurred at his shopping complex, Hephzibah Mall, in the Eket Local Government Area of the state.
The gunmen, who arrived at the complex on Saturday night, started shooting into the air to scare people away.
During the attack, the businessman’s driver was killed, and his policeman was injured. The kidnappers have yet to contact the family or demand a ransom.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, confirmed the incident and assured that the police are working to rescue the kidnapped victim and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Source: Punch
