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Gunmen kidnap Immigration Service spokesperson, Bridget Esene in Benin

Spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo Command, Mrs Bridget Esene, has reportedly been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

It was gathered that Mrs Esene was trailed by gunmen to Iqueniro area, off Agbor Road, in the state capital, dragged her out of her car and took her into their waiting vehicle while on her way to church, in Benin, on Sunday.

 

A source at the NIS, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said; “She was abducted at her church premises, around Agbor road area, this morning. Her whereabouts is yet unknown, as her abductors are yet to speak with her family.

“Her car has been recovered where it was dumped at Agbor road bye pass area, and we learnt that her abductors headed towards the Benin – Auchi road axis, off the by-pass.”

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