A farmer, Chukwujekwu Uzozie, was kidnapped in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The gunmen fired several bullets into the air before forcing their way into the farmer’s compound, according to reports.
According to a source, The farmer’s only son was shot by the gunmen who attacked his home in Umudiji Umuohama village on Saturday morning.
Uzozie was taken to an unknown location, according to a family source, and his kidnappers have not made touch with them.
Uzozie was a Special Adviser to a former chairman of the Nnewi South Local Government Council.
Members of St Andrew’s Church Umuoham, where the victim worships, have reportedly organized special prayers for his release and the swift recovery of his only kid.
DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, confirmed the abduction and said the abductors were being sought.
