Gunmen Ambush, Abduct Major-General In Imo State Community

 

Gunmen have abducted a retired Major-General in Imo State community in South-East, Nigeria.

The victim, identified simply as Major-General RC Duru (rtd), was abducted last weekend in Orji General area, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. 

It was gathered that the Major-General was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML jeep when the gunmen ambushed him.

He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna.

The kidnappers went with his vehicle and checkpoints were informed. His phone 08033567459 was tracked to Mbaitoli in Imo State before it was switched off.

Efforts are ongoing to locate the kidnappers and rescue the retired General. All are requested to make efforts using all contacts (though discretely) to hasten return of the kidnapped General.

“Major-General Duru is a member of 33rd Regular and NDC 18.”

Security has deteriorated in the South-East with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times.

Anambra and Imo states have witnessed some of the deadly attacks in the region.

Aside from government officials and facilities, the military and officials of other security agencies have been targets of attacks by gunmen in the South-East.

The Nigerian government has accused pro-Biafra group, IPOB of being responsible for the deadly attacks in the region.

But the group has repeatedly denied its involvement in the attacks.