Chukwujekwu Uzozie, a businessman and farmer based in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra has been abducted by yet-to-be identified persons.
Uzozie’s only son was criminalshot by the assailants who stormed his home in Umudiji Umuohama village, Ukpor, on Saturday morning and shot into the air severally before forcing themselves into his compound.
The community has been under siege for some time now, with the local government Secretariat burnt down earlier this week.
Chukwujekwu was abducted from his house while his only son was shot in the stomach.
A source said the incident occurred around midnight, adding that the rampaging gunmen shot their way into the compound.
The source claimed the gunmen were infuriated following the victim’s reluctance to open the gate for them.
“They forced their way into the family compound. The only son who was shot in the belly has been rushed to the hospital where he is receiving treatment,” the source added.
According to the source, members of St Andrew’s Church Umuoham, where Uzozie worships, have organised special prayers for his release and for quick recovery of his only son.
DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, has confirmed the incident, saying a manhunt had been launched for the abductors.
©Maria Ude Nwachi
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