Gunmen kidnap five wedding guests in anambra state

Gunmen have abducted five guests of a wedding ceremony in Akpo community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, while as at the time of this report, the abductors were yet to contact the family.

Penpushing reports that, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Sly Ezeokenwa who confirmed the incident said the guests were returning from his cousin traditional wedding when they were attacked on Monday at about 10pm.

“The following friends of my cousin: Samson Okafor, Chidozie Eze, Franklin Osuagu, Chijioke Uduba, Benedict Ozoagwu, who visited for his (the cousin) traditional marriage yesterday (Monday) were kidnapped at gunpoint’,Ezeokenwa said.

Penpushing further reports that, the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga said the command has launched operation to rescue the victims, expressing optimism that the abductors would make contact with the families.

.The police spokesman said the police have already communicated with the commissioner, stressing that operation was ongoing as at the time of this report to rescue the victims unhurt,” he said.

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