by By Caterpillar Media
The senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Sandy Ojang Onor has described the abduction of Mr Ubi Itam, one of his constituents who was abducted early this week by suspected kidnappers at his country home, Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State as barbaric, disgusting, insane and capable of traumatizing the family.
Sen. Onor charged government agencies and security apparatus within the state and country to rise to the challenge of the moment and ensure the immediate release of Mr Ubi Itam.
Sen. Onor Who spoke through the DG of Caterpillar Movement, Hon Joe Obi Bisong admonished the family of Ubi Itam during a solidarity visit to remain steadfast as government will do everything within it powers to ensure the safe release of their son.
In a statement issued and delivered to the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol, Ofem Ubana, at his Palace, Senator Onor said: “On Monday this week, I received with rude shock and great concern, the news of the kidnap of Obol Ubi Itam Etta, (my constituent) who was a two time Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council.
“Kidnapping has and will never have a place in civilized and sane societies. I therefore, condemn in the strongest possible terms, the kidnap of Obol Ubi Itam Etta (Bomboi) in his Ugep his hometown by unknown elements.”
He further called on law enforcement agencies to swing to action for the safe release of Obol Ubi as he said: “I call on relevant security agencies to do whatever it is within the confines of the law to not only ensure his safe release, but also see to it that all perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to face the wrath of the law accordingly.”
Onor used the opportunity to call on his constituents to remain calm as all known procedures will be deployed to ensure the release of Ubi Itam “I want to enjoin all my constituents to remain calm, and to have trust in the relevant authorities to fetch out those behind this unspeakable act. I also wish to assure the family of Obol Bomboi that all known contacts will be harnessed to fish out the criminals, and ensure that Obol Ubi Etta returns home safely to join his family. May God bless us all.”
Responding, the Royal Father thanked Senator Onor for being the first politician as well as public office holder to visit Ugep in solidarity during this trying time as he said: “At this time for somebody to come and say am in grief with you, the community is wonderfully happy. For him to have done this is enough reason for us to say even if he puts his head in fire we would go with him.”
Speaking on behalf of the family, Chief Solomon Etta who spoke on behalf of the family at the residence of Ubi Itam, maintained that “Senator Sandy Onor is my friend, tell him I appreciate him, I thank him for the solidarity and I thank all of you. I want to assure you that by the grace of God we ‘re ready to negotiate his life and he would be back. May God bless you as you go and may your journey be safe. Amen!”
