From Obinna Odogwu, Awka
Gunmen on Monday night abducted five people in Udo village, Akpo in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The victims reportedly attended a wedding ceremony and were on their way back when the criminals got hold of them.
A short message credited to the Commissioner for Special Duties in the state, Sly Ezeokenwa, which is trending on social media, indicated that the kidnap victims attended a traditional marriage ceremony hosted by the commissioner’s cousin. It further indicated that the ugly incident happened at about 10 pm.
‘They were kidnapped at gunpoint at about 10pm last night in Udo Village, Akpo (Aguata LGA) along Akpo – Nkpologwu Road about 300m to Akpo Junction. We are yet to establish any contact with the victims,’ the message partly read.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state DSP Tochukwu Ikenganyia confirmed the sad development but said that police have started making efforts to free the victims.
‘The Command has already made contact to the Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Sly Ezeonkenwa and we are hopeful the abductors shall make contact to the family members or friends.
‘Meanwhile, operation is currently ongoing for possible rescue of the victims unhurt,’ the PPRO said.