Maduako Igbokwe l Wednesday, December 23, 2020
ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – A family of three (man, his wife and daughter) have been kidnapped by gunmen along Enugu-Agidi- Nawgu road in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra.
President General of Enugu-Agidi community, Mr Ndubuisi Obijiofor, who confirmed this to journalists on Wednesday said the victims were marched into the bush after a sporadic gunshot. Obijiofor said he had contacted the Police who had swung into action to rescue the abductees. He said the woman and child were released at about 3am Wednesday while the man is still in captivity.
“This is the second time gunmen are abducting road users in this year, and the fourth time in two years,” he said.
The President General said his community alongside the neighbouring towns would hold an emergency meeting targeted at combing the bush in the area to ensure that criminal elements did not have abode there.
“The man is still in captivity while his wife and child were released about 3am this morning. I have contacted the Police and they promised to do their best to rescue the abductees.
“Incidence of abduction on Enugu-Agidi-Nawgwu road has become worrisome, we need increased security presence there and total repair for smooth drive,” he said.
Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra Command, SP Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident. He said there was a distress call on the area and a team of Rapid Response Squad had been drafted to the scene. Mohammed did not confirm if it was a case of abduction as there had not been formal report on the incident at the Police Command.
