
GUNMEN KIDNAP MEDICAL DOCTOR IN ANAMBRA
Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a urologist in the Department of Surgery at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, was kidnapped by armed men on Tuesday evening.
The abduction took place at the entrance of Onuigbo’s residence in Nnewi as he was arriving home from work.
Witnesses stated that the gunmen blocked his path with their vehicle, compelled him into it, and drove away.
One of the sources said, “The medical doctor was rounded up by some armed men, suspected to be kidnappers, as he was about to enter the gate of his residence. They had a few conversations with him after which they asked him to enter into their vehicle and drove off.
“No one knows the reason for the development, although the suspected kidnappers have not reached out to the family, but the family is already making an effort to secure his release.”
A staff of the university, who didn’t want his name on print, confirmed the development, saying, “The institution is aware of the incident and we are doing the needful. That is all I can say for now”.
The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, also confirmed the incident.
“Yes, the command is aware of the kidnap. We have already mobilised for the rescue of the doctor. The commissioner, CP Obono Itam, has given orders for this, and men of the command are currently at work,” he said.
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