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By Madu Obi
Tension has gripped the sleepy town of Nkpologwu in Aguata local government area of Anambra State, after unknown gunmen kidnapped three persons, including a lawyer, in the early hours of Sunday, August 11.
Eyewitnesses said in a trending video social media that the gunmen stormed the community between 7:30 am and 8:00 am and carried out the operation.
A somersaulted vehicle was seen along the Nkpologwu-Akpo Road, which is believed to belong to one of the victims.
President General of Nkpologwu Community, Professor Ferdinand Ezeiruaku confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.
According to him, the three men were kidnapped at different locations in the community by heavily-armed men.
He said that two of the victims, including the lawyer, are based in Abuja, while the third victim is based in Port Harcourt, adding that they had returned to the community to attend an event organized by the local women's group in their August meeting.
Ezeiruaku expressed concern for the victims' safety and urged the public to pray for their safe release.
Anambra State Police command is yet to comment were unsuccessful.
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