Tension As Gunmen Kidnap Popular Native Doctor, Kill Bodyguards in Southeast State

• An Anambra-based native doctor has been abducted by unknown gunmen, the state police confirmed
• Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, who resides in the Idemili North LGA of the state, was kidnapped by armed men at his hotel in the Oba community on Sunday, July 23
• DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the state's police spokesman, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that officers had launched an investigation and would ensure Tiwaraki's release

A popular Anambra-based native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, who resides in the Idemili North local government area of the state, has been abducted.

The Punch reported that gunmen stormed the hotel of the popular witch doctor in the Oba community on Sunday night, July 23, and whisked him away to an unknown destination.

Akwa Okuko's bodyguards were killed by gunmen

His two bodyguards were shot dead before he was later whisked away to an unknown destination, The Nigerian Tribune reported.

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It was gathered that the operation that led to Tiwaraki’s abduction was carried out with ease, thereby raising concerns in the community about his status as a native doctor.

Tiwaraki was known to have always boasted of how powerful and rich he was, while his mansion in the community was also said to have attracted people who sought anti-bullet charms and money rituals.

Anambra police spokesperson confirms Tiwaraki's abduction

Confirming the development, the state police public relations officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the incident happened around 11:30 p.m.

“CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” he added.

Huge tragedy as gunmen kill RCCG pastor, kidnap 7 members during vigil in Ogun state

In another development, gunmen attacked a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) during a vigil service, killed the pastor and kidnapped seven members in Ogun state.

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The tragic incident reportedly happened on Saturday, July 1, at Abule-Ori, in the state's Obafemi Owode local government area.

The state commander of the So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo, who made this known, said the gunmen stormed the RCCG Church at about midnight while the vigil was ongoing.

Edo: Tears as gunmen kill Catholic Priest 10 months after ordination

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that gunmen killed Reverend Father Charles Igechi 10 months after he was ordained a Catholic Priest in Benin City, Edo state.

Igechi, who was with the Benin Archdiocese, was allegedly shot dead on his way to his place of assignment on Wednesday, June 7, along the Agbor Road, Ikhueniro area of Benin City, Edo state.

Source: Legit.ng