A retired Major-General was kidnapped by gunmen in the southern Nigerian state of Imo.
Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd), the victim’s only name, was kidnapped over the weekend in Imo State’s Orji General neighbourhood of Owerri North Local Government Area.
The Major-General was attacked by gunmen while he was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML vehicle, SaharaReporters learned.
According to a signal that SaharaReporters were able to receive, “He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna.”
“Checkpoints were alerted and the kidnappers left with his car. Before it was turned off, his phone, 08033567459, was tracked to Mba Itoli in Imo State.
To find the kidnappers and free the rtd General, efforts are still being made. Everyone is urged to use their contacts to help bring the kidnapped general back as quickly as possible.Both NDC 18 and the 33rd Regular are comprised of Maj Gen Duru.
With recent increases in armed attacks, security has been worse in the South-East.
Several of the deadly attacks in the area have occurred in the states of Anambra and Imo.
In addition to attacking government employees and buildings, gunmen in the South-East have also targeted military personnel and employees of other security organisations.
The region’s deadly attacks have been attributed by the Nigerian government to the pro-Biafra group IPOB.
However, the gang has consistently denied being behind the attacks.
