The area Community Developmen Association Chairman, Mr. Yinka Obasan, said:
“I got a call that night from a resident who was coming from a vigil. He told me that he noticed some military vehicles parked outside Akubiro’s home. He said the vehicles belonged to a high ranking military official because the insignia was covered...“I told the man to wait for me and together we went to Akubiro’s home. When we got there, I greeted the men I met outside and introduced myself as the CDA chairman. I asked them if there was a problem. Instead of answering me, they turned on my companion and accused him of alerting me.
“After berating both of us for not minding our business, they forced us to sit on the ground and seized our phones. There was another resident sitting on the ground; they had detained him since 12am when they arrived. Then they started beating us.”
The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.
It was learnt that since the abduction, no one had heard from Pastor Akubiro and his six children.
One of them, an eight-year-old named Emeka, was allegedly tied to a tree
in the compound. No reason was allegedly given by the gunmen for their
actions.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera and a baby.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera and a baby.
