The family of Professor Gertrude Nnanjar Njar of Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs kidnapped more than one month ago is jittery over her safety.
Prof Gertrude was kidnapped by armed men dressed in military fatigue in the early hours of February 1, 2023, on Atamunu Street in Calabar while on her way to the office in her official Renault car.
The beleaguered family has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to help rescue her.
In a petition signed by one Prince Odey Oyama, dated March 2, 2023, the family said that the kidnappers drove a white Hilux and had since demanded a N150m ransom through phone number 09074056593.
The petition reads, “It is one month now since her kidnap without any positive results. This has given our entire family, community, friends and well-wishers deep concern.”
They called on the IGP to use his office to assist in tracing the woman.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Eric Anderson, had assured that the state government would do everything possible to rescue her.
