Police Investigate Abduction of Lorna Robertson in St Andrew
Police Intensify Search for Missing Woman Abducted in St Andrew.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force and private investigators ramping up efforts to locate Lorna Robertson, also known as ‘Nicky’, who was abducted last week Saturday by unknown assailants.
Robertson who is a Jamaica Labour Party election scrutineer, was forcibly taken by an unidentified individual around 5:36 a.m. on Old Hope Road, near Downer Avenue, in the St Andrew area. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Diabetes Association of Jamaica, where she was reportedly forced into a motor vehicle.
She is a prominent figure in St Andrew South Eastern and serves as an election scrutineer for the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Recently, news surfaced that she was ambushed by individuals traveling in a Honda Stepwagon equipped with a counterfeit license plate.
Her abduction comes in the wake of the recent murder of David Clarke, also known as ‘Roger’, in Swallowfield, also located in St Andrew. Authorities have not confirmed a connection between the two incidents but are exploring all possible leads. The police are urging anyone with information that may assist in locating Robertson or identifying the perpetrators to come forward immediately.
Clarke was also a worker and activist for the JLP. Robertson was abducted a day before Clarke’s funeral.
Tensions continue to escalate in the Swallowfield area of South East St. Andrew following the recent murder of David Clarke, also known as ‘Roger,’ and the abduction of Lorna Robertson, otherwise called ‘Nicky.’ Clarke, a known worker and activist for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), was fatally attacked in Swallowfield. Robertson, who also served the JLP as a scrutineer, was abducted a day before Clarke’s funeral. She was last seen on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew, wearing a cream blouse and tangerine-coloured shorts.
Law enforcement sources suggest both incidents may be linked. Preliminary investigations indicate that the two may have been targeted by individuals connected to a gang based in Swallowfield. The gang is reportedly focusing on certain residents in the community.
The motive behind these attacks remains unclear. However, the incidents have sparked deep concern among locals and have intensified fears in Swallowfield and adjoining areas
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Lorna Robertson, otherwise known as Nicky, is being asked to contact the Police at 119 or C-TOC at 876-922-2374.
The upcoming general election in Jamaica is a pivotal moment for both major political parties. The Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is seeking a third consecutive term in office, while the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), under the leadership of Mark Golding, has intensified its campaign in a bid to return to power.
In this charged political climate, concerns about potential violence are resurfacing, especially given Jamaica’s history—most notably the 1980 general election, which was marred by intense political violence and claimed hundreds of lives. While there is cautious optimism for a more peaceful electoral process this time, deep political divisions in some communities continue to raise alarms about the risk of unrest and especially since the recent abduction and murder of JLP workers.