Gunmen shoot dogs, kidnap council boss in Imo

Gunmen shot two security dogs and kidnapped a council boss and two others in Imo state on Friday, the state Police Public Relations officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, confirmed in a statement.

“On 20th January 2023 at about 0100 am, some armed gunmen number yet unknown attacked the home of the Sole Administrator (SOLAD) of Ideato North LGA of Imo State Mr Christopher Ohizu ‘m’, shot him on his leg, shot his two security dogs, burnt his house, abducted him and two others one Christopher Okeke ‘m’ and Onyedikachi Kanu ‘m’ after which they drove away to an unknown destination with one of the SOLAD’s vehicle,” a statement from the police said.

“Operatives of Imo State Police Command including the APC crew are on trail to ensure instantaneous release of the captives, possible apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators this dreadful crime,” the statement continued.

Until Friday morning’s attack, the police have not done much to protect the people of Arondizuogu, according to an eyewitness who prefers anonymity.

“I have been making this report since last year and from early this year till now no single presence of the police anywhere in Arondizuogu and no single arrest. We are now at the mercy of God.”

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