Families and friends of broadcaster, Peter Tex Etim, who was abducted a year ago, went on protest on saturday, asking for the whereabouts of the broadcaster, one year after.
Etim was abducted by gunmen, close to his place of work in Calabar.
The protesters marched from 12 Chamley Street ( Peter Tex’s residence) to the premises of the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation where he worked, to Watt Market and back to Peter Tex’s residence.
Briefing journalists, son of the broadcaster, Mr. Alexander Etim, who spoke on behalf of the family, said it’s unfortunate that about a year, their father was abducted by unidentified persons, it’s pathetic that till date their father’s whereabouts is not ascertained and that no one knows if he is dead or alive.
“It’s been one year of unanswered questions, pains, trauma, high expectations and indeed we still continue to expect the return of our dear father, who is yet to return home to join his children.
“There is still no word, no details, no breakthrough and no pleasant news about what happened to Peter-Tex,” Alexander said.
He said despite the engagement of the police, DSS and other law enforcement agencies to unravel the mystery behind their father’s abduction, all efforts have been to no avail.
“It’s been one year without our family head, our breadwinner, father,” he said, adding life has been unbearable.
“For a year now, it’s still unknown what has happened to our father. We do not really know if he is still alive, if not where are his remains?
“Who are the people who carried out these criminal operations? Are they still walking the streets of Calabar without any prize paid?
He appealed to the state government, security agencies and Peter’s colleagues in the media to do whatever is necessary to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the broadcaster.
