Mrs Jackrich was said to be on her wayto attend a church service when she was taken away.

Confirming the development, the Legal Adviser for the council chairman, Mr. Tabu Tamuno-Dike, said the 56-year-old Mrs Jackrich, was kidnapped by four heavily armed men.

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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, however described the abduction as "politically motivated."

The state ALGON Secretary, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, who is also the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in the State, said the abduction is aimed at destabilising the PDP in the state.

“The abduction is designed to distract the chairman of Asari-Toro Local Government Area from effectively mobilising supporters for the PDP in the forthcoming legislative rerun elections slated for March 19, 2016,” he said.

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Mohammad, policemen swung into action as soon as the incident was reported.