Gunmen have kidnapped at least six directors at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Kabba, Kogi state.
The directors were on their way to Abuja from Lagos for a promotion examination when they were abducted on Monday around Kabba, Kogi state.
The kidnapped directors include Ngozi Ibeziakor, C.A. Emeribe, C. Helen Ezeakor, C.A. Ladoye, J.A. Onwuzurike, and Catherine O. Essien.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has decried the abduction of the civil servants.
The affected officers were reportedly travelling to Abuja to take part in the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, in a statement issued by Mrs Eno Olotu Director of Information in her office in Abuja, described the incident as distressing and unfortunate.
She expressed sympathy with the abducted officers, their families, and colleagues across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. We join all well-meaning Nigerians in praying for their safe and speedy release,” she said.
Walson-Jack expressed confidence in the ability of security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted officers.
She also urged the civil servants and the general public to remain calm and vigilant, reaffirming the Federal Civil Service’s commitment to the welfare and safety of its workforce.
“We stand together as one Civil Service family, united in faith, hope, and solidarity, praying earnestly for the safe return of our colleagues.
“Their safety and well-being remain our utmost priority,” she added.
