- They gunmen were said to have stormed the community between 7:30 am and 8:00 am on Sunday to carry out the operationm
Three persons, including a lawyer, have been kidnapped in Anambra State.
They were reportedly kidnapped in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the State
They gunmen were said to have stormed the community between 7:30 am and 8:00 am on Sunday to carry out the operation.
A trending video on social media showed a totaled vehicle along the Nkpologwu-Akpo Road, which is believed to belong to one of the victims.
Prof. Ferdinand Ezeiruaku, President General of Nkpologwu Community, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.
He stated that the three men were kidnapped at different locations in the community by heavily-armed men.
Two of the victims, including the lawyer, are based in Abuja, while the third victim is based in Port Harcourt.
They had returned to the community to attend an event organized by the local women’s group in their August meeting.
Ezeiruaku expressed concern for the victims’ safety and urged the public to pray for their safe release.
Efforts to reach the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, for comment were unsuccessful
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