Two Turkish expatriate workers have been reportedly kidnapped at Eket, in Akwa Ibom State in their hotel room. The kidnapped reportedly occurred on Sunday.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Chukwu Okechukwu, said in Uyo on Monday that the Turkish nationals worked for BKS Construction Company in Onna local government area of the state.
He said that they were seized at Airstrip Hotel in Eket by the gunmen.
“The state police command is working tirelessly to rescue the expatriates. The Commissioner of police has mobilised the anti-kidnapping unit and a special anti-crime unit to ensure that they are freed unhurt,” he said.
The police spokesperson said at the time of their abduction, their identities, nationalities and workplace were unknown.
He said no group has claimed responsibility for the abduction and no ransom demand made