Gunmen Kidnap Three in Anambra Community

Gunmen have kidnapped three individuals along the Onitsha-Owerri Road near Nnewi, in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Eyewitnesses reported that the incident took place on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, close to the Innoson Motorcycle Showroom, as the victims were driving along the road.

“The three persons were in a vehicle when armed men suddenly blocked them with their vehicle. They ordered the victims to alight and as they alight, they forced them into their vehicle and immediately zoomed off,” a witness said.

“One of the assailants entered into their victims’ vehicle and also drove off and driving behind the other vehicle the victims were in. The incident, which happened within a split of seconds created panic on the road and around the vicinity. Because it was already dark, we couldn’t get the exact picture of what the vehicles look like.”

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the victims include the company secretary, financial manager, and a security officer from Innoson Group.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that the police are actively utilizing information gathered from the scene as part of ongoing rescue efforts.