Commissioner for Youth Development in Anambra State, Hon. Patrick Aghamba, and his wife have reportedly been kidnapped while traveling to Abuja.
The incident, which has sent shockwaves across the state, also resulted in the tragic death of the commissioner’s aide, identified as Mr. ABK Offiah.
Sources close to the situation revealed that the couple was en route to attend the wedding of Adaora, the daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The traditional wedding ceremony took place last weekend, and the commissioner was reportedly making his way to Abuja for the continuation of the celebrations when the abduction occurred.
Details surrounding the kidnapping remain unclear, and authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the incident. However, reports suggest that the commissioner and his wife were targeted during the journey, with their aide losing his life in the process.
As the state awaits further information, the kidnapping has raised concerns about the security situation in the country, especially given the high-profile nature of the victims.
The Anambra State government and security agencies are expected to respond swiftly as efforts to locate and rescue the abducted couple intensify.
The tragic incident has cast a shadow over what should have been a joyous occasion for the Soludo family, leaving the state in a state of heightened anxiety as they await news of the commissioner’s safety.