Abia raises alarm over plot by non-state group to kidnap govt officials, monarchs

By our reporter/ The Abia state government on Sunday raised alarm over an alleged plot to attack and kidnap prominent persons in the state.

John Kalu, the state commissioner of information, who made the disclosure in a statement, warned the alleged plotters whom he described as “renegade members of a non-state group” to desist from their planned action.

Kalu further advised high-profile personalities in the state to be watchful, adding that the state security agents are already on the trail of the masterminds of the alleged plot.

The statement read, “Abia State Government has uncovered plots by renegade members of a non-state group to attack and kidnap prominent persons in the state including public office holders, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, and hold them as human shield and ransom for negotiations.”

“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.”