Anambra ex-commissioner’s family raises the alarm over his safety in kidnappers’ custody

The family of the former commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Anambra State, Dr Christan Madubko, has raised the alarm over an alleged attack against him and his subsequent abduction by agents of the State Government.
They also called on the Federal Government and the international community to help save his life that is at the mercy of his abductors.

They alleged that he had become a soft target for attack and abduction over his disagreement with the state government on corruption related matters in the state.
This was contained in a statement that was signed by a member of the family, Dr. Justin Madubuko and issued in Abuja yesterday.
Dr. Madubuko indicated that his brother was kidnapped in the evening on  13/1/2020 in Awka by a team of gunmen suspected to be agents of the Anambra State Government. 

He claimed that the ex-Commissioner had tendered his resignation letter to the Governor alleging massive corruption in government just as he advised the Governor to rise up to the challenges of leadership and take charge of his government.

“The news of his resignation and information contained in the resignation document did not go down well with the Governor as the document tends to negate the integrity mantra of the state Governor and his party, APGA. 

“Although Dr Madubuko refused to speak to the media since the incidence of his resignation, information available to the media indicated that the Commissioner was whisked away to an unknown destination by unknown gunmen.

“We are using this medium to draw the attention of Nigerians and the international community to the ill treatment being meted out to the former commissioner.
“We are also asking the international community and well meaning individuals to prevail on the Anambra State Government to leave an innocent man that has served them sincerely,” ” Justin said.

“He served Governor Obiano government meritoriously and in no small measure worked for the significant increase in the State Internally Generated Revenue.

 “Madubuko had ran an internal battle with the agents of those very close to the seat of power in Awka on who controls the State revenue – the State Government or individuals

“A sitting Commissioner in Obiano’s cabinet who would not want his name in print revealed that Governor Obiano had on the 1st of June 2020 during an Executive Council Meeting at the Governor’s lodge, Amawbia warned Dr Madubuko to be careful because some men were already in search of him to be killed. 

“Few days later, the Governor redeployed Dr Madubuko to the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs claiming he acted to save the life of the Commissioner.

“As we pray for his release unharmed, we ask the Federal Government of Nigeria and the international community to intervene to save him,”Justin said.

He said it is the second time the former commissioner is being attacked, adding that he was first attacked in December last year in the state.