10 persons kidnapped by gunmen in Rivers

A harrowing incident has come to light in the Isua community of Joinkrama 2, Engenni Kingdom, situated within the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Reports reveal that a group of armed gunmen executed the abduction of over 10 individuals, which included four children, on Tuesday, August 9.

DAILY POST reports that the victims, predominantly comprising women and children, were ambushed while en route to their farm on the opposite side of the Orashi River.

A close relative of one of the kidnapped individuals, choosing to remain anonymous, disclosed that the kidnappers have not yet initiated any communication for ransom demands.

The incident has plunged the Isua Joinkrama community into a state of grief and distress. Occurring in the early hours of August 9, 2023, as the victims ventured into the wilderness to gather sustenance for their families, the abduction has left a trail of anguish.

Appealing for the safe return of their loved ones, the concerned family member made a heartfelt plea to the kidnappers, urging them to release the mothers and children unharmed, without any conditions.

Furthermore, he issued a call to the wider public, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. He underscored the unfortunate recurrence of such events within the Joinkrama-Engeni communities, raising pressing questions about when this cycle of turmoil might finally come to an end.