LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Gunmen have reportedly abducted an Anambra-based native doctor, Popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.
The armed men were said to have stormed the hotel of the popular traditional doctor in the Oba community on Sunday night.
His two bodyguards were reportedly shot dead before he was later whisked away to an unknown destination.
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It was gathered that the operation that led to Tiwaraki’s abduction was carried out with ease, thereby raising concerns in the community about his status as a native doctor.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, while confirming the incident, stated that it happened around 11:30 p.m on 23 July.
“CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” he added.