The Nigerian m i l i t a r y y e s t e r d a y de p l o y e d troops at entry and exit points in Anambra State, particularly in
and around Onitsha, searching vehicles.
It was gathered that one Lieutenant
Ozuowa was kidnapped at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday alongside civilians, whose number is yet to be ascertained.
It was further learnt that the officer is currently serving at Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) OLOGBO.
A source said, ‘He was on transit from Port Harcourt, Rivers State
capital.The officer was released last Friday to attend his long course programme.
A military personnel onfirmed that Ozuowa and others were ambushed at the Upper Iweka area in Onitsha, adding
“Own Quick Response Force
(QRF) was deployed immediately. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the
officer.”
