Appeal Court Judge abducted, police orderly killed

The Police on Wednesday in Benin, confirmed the kidnap of Justice Chioma Nwosu of the Court Of Appeal, Benin Division.
The judge was kidnapped by  gunmen in Benin, in the  early hours of Wednesday.
The police orderly accompanying the judge, Inspector A. I. Momoh, was killed by the gunmen before taking the victim away.
Edo State Police Command spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the incident occurred about 11.30 a.m., along the Benin-Agbor Expressway, at Christ Chosen Church of God International.
According to him “The victim, Justice Chioma Nwosu was attacked, while the police orderly attached to her, Inspector A. I. Momoh, was murdered and the driver of the vehicle severely injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“Immediately, the police operatives at Ikpoba Hill Divisional Police Headquarters, the tactical team of Edo command and other relevant sections, swung into action.
“Investigation is ongoing and by the Grace of God, Justice Chioma Nwosu will be rescued unhurt,” he said.