Several gunmen have kidnapped Mr. Alexander Nwosu, a businessman from Anambra.
On Friday, March 31, Nwosu, also known as “Uyoo,” was allegedly kidnapped at his home in Umuchu Community, Ekwulobia, in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. It is still unclear where he is today.
It was learned that the victim, who manages a gas station and a guesthouse in the neighbourhood known as Uyo Cool Joint, was kidnapped when he was at home with his wife and kids.
According to a family source who only went by the name Ginikanwa, the shooters, numbering approximately 10 and wearing masks, entered the victim’s home in a Toyota Sienna car and opened fire extensively into the air for several minutes before gaining entrance to the compound.
Ginikanwa said, “The assailants shot heavily for several minutes that night before taking him away in the presence of his wife and children. The pressure sent panic to the whole community. His residence is located along the Isuofia-Ekwulobia Road, near the Ekwulobia Police Station.
“Since the incident, his wife has not been seen and her telephone line has not been connecting. But last Friday, the captors called the family members and demanded N50m ransom after which we have not heard from them again.”
The state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, could not immediately be reached as messages sent to his telephone line have not been responded to as of the time of filing this report.
