The insecurity issue in Nigeria continues as Gunmen kidnapped a couple and kill two policemen escort in Anambra.
According to the Punch, the couple was going to Owerri Airport, Imo State, when the unfortunate incident happened. The incident happened in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area on Monday.
Meanwhile, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, denied receiving information about the incident, while a senior police officer, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed the incident.
However, a family member of the couple, who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed, the incident happened when the couple, is on their way to the airport in Owerri.
The family also revealed that the driver was rushed to the hospital while the couple was released by 11 pm. He also expressed the feeling of the couple after their release.
“They released them around 11 pm. One of their relations received a call from one of the victims to send the driver to come and pick them up at Ukpor, where they dropped them off.
“We are traumatized. I flew back to Anambra last night. I thank God they are alive and back to their community.”
The family member also confirmed that the two policemen escorts lost their lives.
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