A medical doctor with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Dr Collinus Onuigbo has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The doctor who was confirmed to be a neurosurgeon was kidnapped in front of his home in Nnewi on Tuesday night, just close to the teaching hospital.
It was gathered that though there is no information about demand for ransom, the family is already working to secure the release through payment of ransom.
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A source said: “The family is already working to pay for the release of the man, and I think they have refused to tell the police about this development.”
Meanwhile, Police in Anambra has confirmed the incident, saying that it is aware of the matter and has fully mobilized for his release.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for Anambra State police command told our correspondent that the command is aware of it.
He said: “Yes, I’m aware of the kidnap. We have already mobilized for the rescue of the doctor. The commissioner, CP Obono Enaghe Itam has given orders for this, and men of the command are currently at work.”
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