By BETI ONU/AWKA
A United Kingdom-based Anambrarian, Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Anambra.
Okeke was kidnapped at his Amaokpala community in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State, on January 10, 2025, at about 7:30pm, while returning home from the funeral service of his cousin, Mrs. Obiageli Okoli.
He was, however, released three days after undisclosed amount was paid to secure his freedom. The incident was announced by the Diaspora Members of the Amaokpala community during a press conference held at the community.
They expressed outrage over the rising insecurity in the state
The community urgently called on the State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo to take immediate and decisive action to address the security challenges threatening lives and property in the region.
According to the community, Mr Okeke, a United Kingdom-based professional and elder brother to Dr Chukwudi Okeke, Chairman of Oxfordshire Cherwell District Council, returned to Nigeria on December 27, 2024, to attend his cousin’s funeral and visit his ailing parents before the unfortunate incident occurred.
