Gunmen Abduct Former Imo Commissioner, Fabian Ihekweme

Suspected gunmen have reportedly abducted Fabian Ihekweme, the former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence, has sparked concerns about rising insecurity in the region.

In a viral video seen by TheCable, a woman identifying herself as Ihekweme’s wife made a heartfelt plea for her husband’s release.

The woman who narrated how her husband was abducted said, “They first took my husband’s driver to my house and gave him the phone to call my husband, and when he came out, they picked him up.

“I do not know why they are trailing me; I don’t have any business with Imo politics; I don’t know why they are trailing my children.

“I don’t know where my husband is. They are still holding him now; Ndi Imo, please help me.”

Ihekweme served as a commissioner between 2020 and 2022 under the Hope Uzodimma-led administration before defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In October, the former commissioner alleged that the governor refused to appreciate his efforts towards his reelection despite all he did for him.

Henry Okoye, the Imo police spokesperson, told TheCable that the command had not been briefed about the abduction.