48 hours after the kidnap of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, her abductors are yet to contact the family.
However, heavily armed security operatives have descended on Ogwashi-Uku,Aniocha South local government area of Delta State.
Security operatives comprising soldiers, police and customs cordoned-off the road leading to the place.
A security cordon has been thrown over the entire Delta State as all exits leading from the state are manned by stern-looking soldiers conducting searches on motorists.
The Nation learnt that a detachment of soldiers from the 4th Mechanized Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Benin were deployed to beef up the security across the state.
Brig. Gen. Ubi Umahi, who is the Commander 4th Mechanized Brigade, led the team.
Prof. Okonjo, according to reports, was bundled into a waiting vehicle by gunmen numbering about ten on Sunday afternoon.
However, the 82-year-old Professor of Sociology is still being held by her abductors who are yet to establish contacts with the family.
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, on Monday visited Ogwashi-Uku and reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to security of life and property.
Uduaghan, who warned against rumour mongering in connection with the abduction, urged the people to remain calm and come up with useful information that could assist security operatives in tracking down the hoodlums.
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