Edith CHUKU
The whereabouts of Sobomabo Jackrich popularly known as ‘Egberipapa’ who was allegedly abducted by gunmen dressed in military uniform is still unknown hours after his abduction.
The incident which was confirmed by his media aide, Soibibo Sokari, happened in the early hours of Monday, at his residence in Usokun, Degema Local Government Area of the state.
Jackrich, who is a former militant leader and the Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general elections, was reportedly taken away along with the dead bodies of two of his loyalists who were allegedly killed during the raid.
Speaking on the incident, Sokari confirmed that, “yes, it is true he was abducted this morning. Two persons were killed, and their bodies were carted away along with him. We are still following up on the incident to get more details.
“We don’t know exactly who is behind it. But as the details unfold, we will let the public know about it.”
Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that Jackrich “was arrested by other security agency.”
She further confirmed that “two persons were fatally wounded.”
Efforts to reach the acting Deputy Director, Division, Army Public Relations, Lt Col. Jonah Danjuma, proved abortive as he did not pick up calls put across to him as of the time of filing this report.
