Army arrests security aide to Akwa Ibom governor

Captain Iniobong Ekong (rtd), the Senior Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has been arrested.

Ekong was said to have been abducted at midnight by soldiers allegedly sent by the GOC of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Jamil Sarham allegedly on a petition written by Senator Godswill Akpabio.

The Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Charles Udoh confirmed the incident stating that Capt. Ekong is still being held at an unknown location in Port Harcourt, and could not be reached.

“The COAS has said that the military had no role to play in the elections. When did it become the duty of the Army to investigate petitions, arrest and detain people?” Udoh asked.

When the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Odiko Macdon was contacted, he said the police was not aware of the development, as they were yet to receive any information regarding the matter.

He said since the state Commissioner of Information had confirmed the incident, the police would commence investigations.