Gunmen Abduct Former Taraba NBA Chairman
BY AMEH ADAJI, JALINGO – Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday abducted the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo branch, Mr Joel Ubandoma.
A family member, who does not want his name in print, told newsmen that Ubandoma was abducted from his house in Mayo-Dassa area of Jalingo at about 1am on Wednesday.
Confirming the development, the State Publicity Secretary of NBA Jalingo branch, Mr Boniface Iorkumbur said the legal family in Jalingo received the news of the abduction of Ubandoma with shock and pray for his quick release.
Iorkumbur further said; “We woke up this morning with the devastating news of the abduction of our learned colleague, Ubandoma Esq, the immediate past Chairman of our branch.
“He was reportedly kidnapped last night at his house in Mayo – Dassa area of Jalingo. In the interim, we urge our members to pray for his immediate unconditional and safe release from his captors.
“We also urge the security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure his immediate release,” he said.
The Taraba state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP David Misal, confirmed the incident and promised to get back with more information regarding the incident and the efforts by the police in rescuing the victim.
At the time of filing this report, a family source said the kidnappers were yet to get in touch with the family regarding release and or ransom.
