By Patrick Obia
The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has said efforts are in full force to rescue kidnapped University of Calabar, (UNICAL) lecturer Dr. Roland Ipuole who was abducted on Tuesday May 21, 2024.
Dr. Roland Ipuole is a lecturer in the Faculty of Law, UNICAL.
He alongside others were whisked away at State Housing just around Ekong while they were in an executive meeting of Om’tuche Ayi’ala welfare initiative.
A source disclosed to CrossRiverWatch that the abductors ambushed the victims and collected all their phones, Automated Teller Machine cards with pin and other valuables.
Some of the captives including the Mr. Dominic Ogri were later released except for the Dr. Roland Ipuole.
At the time of filing this report, family members or friends have not been contacted and no further information has been offered.
When contacted, the State Police Command through its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the abduction.
SP Irene said all hands are on deck to secure his release.
“Yes, we are aware of it and efforts are on gear to rescue him. Our men are on it. It was a sad incident that happen at State Housing. We are also working with the DSS and we hope very soon he will be released.”
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