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Gunmen abduct two women in Imo

Some women have been reportedly kidnapped in two consecutive operations on Sunday morning in Imo, one of them was said to be a reverend sister.

In the first incident, which happened at Ohii in Owerri West local government area of the state, worshippers at St Philip’s Anglican Church, Ohii Parish, were stunned when some men stormed the church at about 7:45 am and kidnapped one Mrs lkenna Onwusoroaka.

The kidnappers were said to have driven out with her in their vehicle leaving the woman’s car behind.

Youth of Orogwe Archdeaconry who were holding their camp/conference at the church premises, had to run for their lives.

In the second incident, a reverend sister was abducted at Dim na Nume, Isu in Nwangele local government area of the state few minutes after the Ohii incident.

It was gathered that the reverend sister was driving in her car when the kidnappers crossed her and forced her to stop.

An eyewitness said the kidnappers forced her into their get away car while one entered and drove her car behind.

The two incidents came at a time, relatives of Mr. Chimezie Okpara who was kidnapped on Friday at his Umudurunna home are still in quandary over his continued abduction.

Sources in the family said that more than 48 hours after the incident, the kidnappers are yet to make contact with the family.

 

The Police Public Relations Officer SP Bala Elkana, could not be reached as his phone was switched off.

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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