Police launch manhunt for abductors of Ohanaeze youth president
The police command in Imo has launched a manhunt for the abductors of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) president, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, who was kidnapped in Owerri on Saturday.
The police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. He also confirmed that Mr Igboayaka was not arrested but remains missing.
“The Imo Police Command has initiated an investigation to determine the whereabouts of the OYC President, Comrade Igboayaka,” Mr Okoye stated.
He urged anyone with useful information to promptly notify the police.
Mr Igboayaka was abducted around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
According to a source, gunmen dressed in black and numbering about seven stormed the scene in a Sienna and a Lexus SUV before taking Igboayaka away.
“Since this sad news, attempts by OYC members, family, and friends to contact him have failed,” the source revealed. His mobile lines have remained switched off.
Reacting, president of the Igbo National Council (INC), Chilos Godsent, urged the police to identify the gunmen responsible for Igboayaka’s abduction.
“His followers, family, and friends are in confusion. They need to know his whereabouts as soon as possible,” Mr Godsent said.
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