Gunmen kidnapped an Anambra-based native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, in the state’s Idemili North Local Government Area.
The armed men were said to have stormed the hotel of the popular witch doctor in the Oba community on Sunday night.
His two bodyguards were shot dead before he was later whisked away to an unknown destination.
According to reports, the operation that led to Tiwaraki’s abduction went smoothly, creating questions in the community regarding his identity as a native doctor.
Tiwaraki was known to have always boasted of how powerful and rich he was, while his mansion in the community was also said to have attracted people who sought anti-bullet charms and money rituals.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 11:30 p.m.
“CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” he added.