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In a disturbing incident, gunmen have abducted Emeason Chima, an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Enugu.
Chima was taken on Saturday near Maduka University in Ekwegbe, while driving alone in his car.
The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N50 million for his release, as confirmed by a senior FRSC official who requested anonymity.
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An internal memo from the agency has also verified the situation.
According to the memo from Emmanuel Al-Hassan, the commander of the Ugbokolo unit, the abduction occurred after Maduka University on the Nsukka-Enugu Road.
The kidnappers contacted the unit commander using Chima’s phone to relay their ransom demand.
The memo states: “The Command is in receipt of information about the kidnap of SRMA Emeason Chima. He was driving a Toyota saloon car alone when he was attacked.”
Authorities are continuing to gather information and will provide updates as the situation develops.