The Abia State Government says it has uncovered plots by those it called ‘renegade members’ of a non-state group to attack and kidnap prominent persons in the state.
The state government, in a statement issued on Sunday by Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, claimed that those in the list of the group to kidnap and attack included public office holders, traditional rulers, members of the clergy. The release also said the group planned hold their victims as human shield and ransom for negotiations.
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“While we strongly admonish those behind the dastardly plot to desist from it, we advise such high profile personalities mentioned above to exercise utmost vigilance while going about their normal duties as security agents in the country are on the trail of the arrowheads of the plot with a view to nipping it in the bud and bring those involved to justice.
“Government further appeals to all citizens and visitors to keep their focus on maintaining the existing peace in the state and avoid acts that are capable of reversing the gains we have made collectively in securing the State through the understanding and cooperation of all,” the statement said.