In Imo State, rampaging gunmen kidnapped a retired Major-General of the Nigerian Army.
Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd), the victim’s only name, was kidnapped last weekend in Owerri North Local Government region of Imo State’s Orji General region.
The Major-General was reportedly ambushed while driving his own black Mercedes Benz ML vehicle, according to sources.
“He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna,” a signal obtained online reads.
“The kidnappers went with his vehicle and checkpoints were informed. His phone 08033567459 was tracked to Mba Itoli in Imo State before it was switched off.
“Efforts are ongoing to locate the kidnappers and rescue the rtd General. All are requested to make efforts using all contacts (though discretely) to hasten return of the kidnapped General.
“Maj Gen Duru is a member of 33rd Regular and NDC 18.”
With recent increases in armed attacks, security has been worse in the South-East.
Several of the deadly attacks in the area have occurred in the states of Anambra and Imo.
In addition to attacking government employees and buildings, gunmen in the South-East have also targeted military personnel and employees of other security organizations.
The region’s deadly attacks have been attributed by the Nigerian government to the pro-Biafra group IPOB.
However, the gang has consistently denied being behind the attacks.