The kidnappers that abducted Prof Gertrude Njar, the Cross River State Commissioner of Women Affairs are demanding N150 million for her release.
TORI reported that the commissioner was forcefully taken out of her official car by masked young men within the Mayne Avenue-Atamunu area of Calabar South on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Journalist, Agba Jalingo confirmed the development on his Facebook page.
Meanwhile, Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Eric Anderson, while announcing the unfortunate incident to journalists, said the police and the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Dr Alfred Mboto, had been contacted.
He also expressed worry that such an ugly development could take place in the heart of the town.
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