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Igbo businessman kidnapped by gunmen in Kwara

One Emeka Nwachukwu, an Igbo businessman, has been reported kidnapped by some unknown gunmen in Kosubosu, Baruten local government area of Kwara state.

The incident, which has been confirmed by the state Police command, said that the kidnap victim was abducted by unknown gunmen around 10:30 pm on Wednesday night at his home in Kosubosu, Baruten LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, “the Kwara State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate kidnap incident that occurred on September 11, 2024 at 2030 hours”.

The PPRO also said that Mr. Emeka Nwachukwu was kidnapped in a clinic owned by him, located in the outskirts of Kosubosu town, Baruten local government area.

This is just as she said that efforts were on by the command to rescue the victim.

“He was taken to an unknown location. The Police alongside the vigilante in the community have intensified efforts to rescue the victim unharmed.

“Further development on the rescue operation will be communicated as it progresses”, she said.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Biola Azeez

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