President Thorne of the ISC has been reported missing today, following reports of kidnapping in Coruscant.
A statement issued by the ISC earlier today spoke of the Government "deep concern" following the disappearance of the President last night. President Thorne was understood to have been attending a charity event on Coruscant when he was grabbed by a street gang.
The Government of the ISC said that "the Security team was caught unawares, but our immediate concern is on the safe recovery of the President".
"It is with great concern that the Government of the ISC can, this morning, confirm that late last night the President was kidnapped by an as of yet unknown group on Coruscant. We are working with local authorities, and the ISC military, to secure the safe return of the President. At this time, we have not received demands from the kidnappers."
It is understood that the Secretary for Defence has been recalled to the ISC Capitol to oversee the rescue operations, and will not be taking questions from the media until after the President is returned safely.
Other Governments have quickly condemned the kidnapping, with senator Cal Starros of Lothal stating that the Presidents safe return was "a top priority for all" going on to say that "we cannot allow criminals to act in this way unpunished".
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Underworld Police on Coruscant said he "is working around the clock to question witnesses, and to pull in the usual suspects in the Coruscanti underworld".
The ISC has encouraged anyone with information that could lead to the safe return of the President to come forwards. In a statement, they said "the ISC urges and encourages those with information that could help in the resolution of this case to come forward"
ISC Security Forces said further announcements would be made "in due course".