Abdullahi said that the kidnappers had demanded N500, 000 ransom, while the victim was said to be alive, hale and hearty. “The command, in synergy with other security agencies, will try all their best to secure the release of the kidnapped businessman. “We will not relent in our efforts until he regains his freedom and get him reunited with his family,” Abdullahi said. On the general security of the state, he said that the command had deployed no fewer than 1005 officers and men to all parts of the state. Abdullahi said, “We have put all the officers and men on red alert and commenced a 24-hour patrol and surveillance of the state. ”We are also cashing in on inter-agency cooperation and intelligence sharing. “We are appealing to all residents in the state to promptly report all suspected movements and persons. ”This is to enable the various security agencies to nip all crimes in the bud and sustain the peace which the state is known for. ”We are also appealing to the people of the state to use the ongoing Ramadan fast to pray fervently for sustainable peace and unity of the state and Nigeria as a whole.” To Receive Free News Updates, Add To Your WhatsApp: 08033857245; For Adverts Enquiries, Call 08083609209, To Publish Your Articles Or News Stories, Email editor@skytrendnews.com. READ ALSO! EXCLUSIVE: Armed Robbery Attack At Zenith Bank Southeast Owerri That Killed One (WATCH VIDEO) READ ALSO! 7 Women Lure Two Men Into Their Car, Rape Them Serially Inside A Bush READ ALSO! REVEALED: How Brave Policeman That Shot Dead Armed Robber In Viral Owerri Video Died READ ALSO! Why Celebrity Marriages Will Continue To Crash — Comedian, Bash READ ALSO! Shock As Married Woman Dies In Hotel Room In Enugu With Alleged Lover READ ALSO! Mercy Aigbe Visits UK Hospital For Treatment READ ALSO! OWERRI ROBBERY: Nigerian Police Under Fire For Disparity In Their Claim Versus The Viral CCTV Video READ ALSO! UPDATE: Why Nigerian Soldier Who Killed Suspected Boko Haram Terrorist Was Sentenced To Death ]]>