Ex-Delta Rep Kidnapped, Police Officer Killed in Church Abduction

On Tuesday, unidentified gunmen abducted Joan Mrakpor, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State.

The attack occurred at her church, located off Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) in Asaba, at approximately 5 p.m.

The incident involved heavy gunfire, resulting in the death of a police officer who was an orderly attached to Mrakpor.

Reports indicate that Mrakpor, who is also the immediate past Commissioner for Technical Education in the state, was seized during the attack. Her driver was also reportedly shot.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the kidnapping, stating, “We are on the trail of the kidnappers and very soon, I believe we will get them.”

The details of the incident remain limited as investigations continue.

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