The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Monday confirmed the abduction of two expatriates from their hotel rooms in Eket, Eket Local Government Area on Sunday.
The command also said the proprietor of Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ukanafun, Dr. Idongesit Udom, was seized same day while worshipping in a church.
Chukwu Okechukwu, the Public Relations Officer of the command, told newsmen in Uyo that the police had commenced investigation into the incidents.
Okechukwu said the police had no information on the identities, workplace and nationalities of the expatriates.
According to him, the police is also working hard to ensure the release of Udom.
The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, Donald Awunah, led a team of senior police officers to Eket and its environs to secure the release of the expatriates.
Okechukwu said: “We are aware of the incidents.
“I am assuring you that efforts are on top gear to rescue them.
“As I am talking to you, the Commissioner of Police and some senior police officers are on ground at Eket and its environs searching for the expatriates men and even the man from Ukanafun.”
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