Unknown gunmen invade Anambra town, abduct Navy officer

Unknown gunmen have invaded Upper Iweka area in Onitsha and abducted a Nigerian Navy officer and some civilians.

According to a report by PRNigeria quoting a military source, the naval personnel, identified as Lt. IS Ozuowa, was freshly released from NNS Ologbo last Friday for his ‘Long Course’.

“As at the time he was kidnapped, he sent a distress message to Slt Bomadi, the Ag BOO NOP ONITSHA.

“The Ag BOO quickly alerted own troops stationed at various checkpoints along different exit routes from Onitsha.

“Also, own QRF was deployed immediately. Efforts ongoing to rescue the Officer,” said the military source.

However, other security agencies have been alerted on the incident, even as all entries and exits in Onitsha have been blocked, with the searching of vehicles ongoing.