Gov’ship candidate Jackrich missing after home invasion by men in military uniform
Gunmen dressed in military uniform on Monday morning allegedly took the Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, Sobomabo Jackrich, from his residence in Usokun in Degema Local Government Area of the state.
It was also gathered that two of his loyalists found in his residence during the invasion around 3am were shot dead by the assailants, and their remains were taken away along with Jackrich.
Jackrich, popularly known as ‘Egberipapa’ was a former militant leader who embraced amnesty during the tenure of late President Umaru Yar’Adua.
When contacted, Jackrich’s media aide, Soibibo Sokari, confirmed the killing of the loyalists and the abduction of the politician.
Sokari stated, “Yes it is true he was abducted this morning. Two persons were killed, and their bodies were carted away along with him. We are still following up on the incident to get more details.
“We don’t know exactly who is behind it. But as the details unfold, we will let the public know about it,” he said.
Meanwhile, a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch that it was the military that whisked away the ex-militant leader, saying, “His residence was condoned.
“Efforts to reach the acting Deputy Director, Division, Army Public Relations, Lt Col. Jonah Danjuma, proved abortive as he did not pick up calls put across to him.
However, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that it was not a case of kidnap but that Jackrich is with security personnel.
She stated, “It is not a kidnapping. He is with some security personnel. That is all I can say for now.”
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