Rivers Police Command Begins Search On Abducted Ex – NBA President

Posted by African Examiner Crime Watch, Featured, Latest Headlines, News Monday, October 13th, 2014

Following last Saturday abduction of the immediate past National President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Okey Wali (SAN), the Rivers state Police Command confirmed Monday said it has commenced search and rescue operations on whereabout and safety return of the prominent legal practitioner.

Former National President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Okey Wali (SAN)

The Command Spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Muhammad, revealed Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, that Wai’s abduction occurred last Saturday. He stated the checks by the Command indicated Wali before the kidnapp, was being trailed by his captors.

Muhmmad who claimed the Police responded promptly to the abduction call also confirmed Mr. Wali’s car was spot by the police, where it was abandoned, along Ozuba water Front.

He added men of the Nigeria police Force were after the abductors and hope to apprehend them.

In the meantime, NBA has called for unconditional release of its former National President.

The group in a press statement stressed that Wali’s abduction in Port Harcourt was worrisome and another clear indication of insecurity challenge in the country.

It therefore called on government to step up actions to ensure his safety release.