Police hunt abductors of Anambra medical doctor
The police command in Anambra State has announced the abduction of a urologist with the Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra, Dr Cornelius Onuigbo.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, while confirming the incident to journalists in Onitsha on Wednesday, said that Mr Onuigbo was kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday.
Mr Ikenga said that the command was aware of the incident, adding that it was on top of the situation.
He said, “We have already mobilised for the rescue of the doctor. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnaghe Itam, has given orders for this, and men of the command are currently at work.’’
An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the incident occurred at the entrance gate of doctors’ residence in Nnewi, as Mr Onuigbo was returning home from work.
The source further said that the armed men intercepted the medical doctor, forced him into their vehicle and drove off.
“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 their vehicle and drove off,” the source stated.
A staff member of the university, who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the development, adding that the authorities of the hospital were aware of the incident and that they were making necessary contacts to ensure his release.
(NAN)
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