Gunmen on Sunday, abducted a middle-aged businessman in the Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
NewsBand gathered that the victim was driving home from a function when the criminal elements double-crossed his vehicle opposite Ezeani Primary School and took him away.
A source who doesn’t want to be quoted speaking on the development said, “The incident occurred at about 6:47pm yesterday (Sunday). The man was driving in his car, a Toyota Corolla with the plate number: EKY-102GK, before the hoodlums double-crossed him opposite Ezeani Primary School.
“The suspected kidnappers shattered the windscreens of his car, smashed his head with the boot of their gun before bundling him into the booth of their car and whisked him away.
“Although we could not recognise his face as blood had covered it when the assailants forced him out of his vehicle, we suspect he is a businessman and a member of this community.”
“The victim’s car was abandoned with blood stains all over it. It was like a commando film as residents around the vicinity ran into hiding and were watching what was happening from their hiding places.”
However, while confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesman of the command in Anambra State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said an investigation is ongoing.
“The Command has started investigation of a reported abandoned, but recovered vehicle in Alor Community, Idemili South LG.
“Preliminary information revealed that the victim was abducted by yet unidentified persons.
“Meanwhile, the operatives are working with the persons in the area for possible rescue of the victim and arrest of the suspects,” Ikenga stated