Kidnappers have abducted five persons during an attack on Akpo community in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday.
The victims were returning from the traditional marriage of a cousin to the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Sly Ezeokenwa, when they were kidnapped.
The commissioner said in a message made available to journalists in Awka on Tuesday that the victims were kidnapped around 10pm.
Ezeokenwa wrote, “The following friends of my cousin – Sampson Okafor, Chidozie Eze, Franklin Osuuagu, Chijioke Uduba, Benedict Ozoagwu — who visited for his traditional marriage yesterday (Monday) were kidnapped at gunpoint around 10pm last night in Udo village, Akpo (Aguata LGA) along Akpo-Nkpologwu Road about 300 metres to Akpo Junction. We have yet to establish any contact with the victims.”
The state police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the security will rescue the victims.
“The command has already made contact with the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Sly Ezeonkenwa, and an operation is currently ongoing for the possible rescue of the victims.
“We are hopeful that the abductors will make contact with the family members or friends of the victims,” he added.