Gunmen on Monday abducted a naval rating and seven others in the Ibaka local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
The spokesman for the state police command, Timfon John, confirmed the abduction to journalists on Tuesday in Eket.
She said the victims were abducted at the Classic Point Hotel, Ibaka, where they went for relaxation.
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The spokesperson said the state’s Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, led a team of police officers to the community shortly after he was briefed on the incident.
John said: “The Commissioner of Police has already led a team of security personnel to the community.
“I can assure you that with that visit by the Commissioner of Police and other strategic approaches being taken, normalcy will return.”
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