Press Release
07/03/2025
Re: Abduction Of Chief Obasi Lawson: Abia State Police Command Commenced Investigation
1 On 04/03/2025 at about 21:30 hrs we received a report from Sergeant Judge Gubi that ASP Tanko Natip, Inspector Ernest and himself from Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 6, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, who were attached as escorts to Chief Obasi Lawson, traveled to Arochukwu.
2 At about 13:00 hours, while returning to Port Harcourt through Azumini Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area, they were ambushed at Mkap Jekere Ndoki around 19:00 hours. An unknown dark blue Sienna vehicle carrying unidentified gunmen double-crossed them and opened fire.
3 While the officers were repelling the attack, another set of gunmen forcefully took Chief Lawson, ordered them into their vehicle and taking to an unknown destination leaving his driver and one other dead.
4 Tactical teams were immediately drafted to the scene and the area is presently being combed with the view to rescuing the victim unhurt.The crime scene has been visited and the area being combed by police operatives.
5 The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa immediately visited the area in company of DC Operations and other teams and urged residents to remain calm and security-conscious as intensive patrol has been activated in the area. He advised the public to report any individuals with gunshot wounds or any dark blue Sienna vehicle to the nearest police station or contact the Command emergency lines via
08035415405, 08079210004
08079210005, 08079210006
Signed DSP Maureen Chinaka LLb anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: The Commissioner of Police
Abia state Command
