The Digest:
The Nigerian Bar Association has issued an urgent appeal to security agencies following the abduction of newly called lawyer Onyesom Peace Udoka and her sister, who were kidnapped while traveling from Abuja's Call to Bar ceremony through the dangerous Lokoja-Okene axis. The incident has sparked outrage within the legal community and highlighted the persistent security challenges on Nigeria's major highways.
Key Points:
- Newly called lawyer, Onyesom Peace Udoka, and his sister were abducted in Kogi State
- Victims kidnapped while returning from the Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja
- Incident occurred along the notorious Lokoja-Okene highway corridor
- NBA President Afam Osigwe describes abduction as "unacceptable and condemnable."
- Association demands immediate government action to secure victims' release
- Call for intensified security operations on highways nationwide
- Abduction underscores the security crisis affecting professionals and citizens alike
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
