Two expatriate workers in Eket south West in Akwa Ibom State have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Although, the identities of the victims were not available at press time but a source said that the expatriates were kidnapped in their hotel room at Eket yesterday night.
The incident occurred almost simultaneously with the kidnap of Dr. Idongesit Udom, a proprietor of Sure Foundation Polytechnic in another part of the state, Ukanafun Local Government Area.
Reports said Dr. Udom was abducted on Sunday morning, at about 10 am, while going to the Church, Qua Iboe at Idung Nneke, a stone throw to his residence.
The kidnappers, the source maintained were said to have used a light brown Sienna wagon where they forced in their victim, while shooting randomly into the air to cause panic.
It was also gathered that, police have begun manhunt for the seized expatriates, even as they have relocated security chiefs to the area to comb for their release.
Police public relations officer, PPRO, ASP Chukwu Okechwu who confirmed the incident on the telephone to our correspondent said, they were on ground to rescue the victims.
According to him, ‘‘Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two expatriates from their hotel room in Eket.
‘‘We are aware of the incident; I am assuring you efforts are at top gear to rescue them.”