Igueben, bustling town, in Edo, South South State of Nigeria, is currently fizzing with shock and outrage after President of the Customary Court was kidnapped, Monday morning.
Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, the honourable court judge was abducted early in the morning around Ugoneki, a settlement in Igueben, which is a local county, while on her way to court.
The judge is also wife of an influential lawyer in the area, Mr. Afebu Aigbonoga.
Reacting to the abduction, Chairman, Lion Bar, Chief Nosa Francis Edo-Osagie, expressed deep sadness at the news while also condemning the crime.
In a statement on January 9, by Festus Osagie, Usiobaifo Esq., the Publicity Secretary of Lion Bar, the incident was described as worrisome.
“Sad News!
“The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, His Honour, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, was kidnapped this morning around Ugoneki axis, on her way to Court in Igueben L.G.A.
“His Honour is the wife of our Colleague, Mr. Afebu Aigbonoga.
“The Chairman of the Lion Bar, Chief Nosa Francis Edo-Osagie is deeply sad by this news and condemns, in strong terms, the worrisome insensitivity of these bandits in kidnapping Mrs Precious Aigbonoga; an easygoing, gentle, and hardworking judicial officer.
“Meanwhile, the Dream Team is in close touch with the Commissioner of Police, C.P. Mohammed Adamu Dankwara. By the grace of God Almighty, His Honour shall be rescued unhurt, and the bandits brought to book, Amen!
“Let us keep His Honour in our prayers, please.”
The body of lawyers in the state is said to be in touch with the state’s Commissioner of Police, C.P. Mohammed Adamu Dankwara.