By Aiyeku Timothy
The Catholic Auxiliary Archbishop of Owerri, Moses Chikwe, was kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday, at about 8pm Sunday, along Port Harcourt road, Owerri, the Imo State capital.
It was gathered that the cleric was kidnapped alongside his driver in his official car but the car was later returned to Assumpta roundabout, while the occupants were believed to have been taken to an unknown destination.
Police spokesman Orlando Ikeokwu has confirmed that the incident really happened after learning about it from the social media.
According to him, the Imo State Police Commissioner, Isaac Akinmoyede, has already set a process in motion to arrest the culprits.
“The Commissioner of Police has activated the Command’s Quick Intervention Team (QUIT) and the Anti Kidnapping Unit (AKU), to move into the matter with a view to rescue the Bishop and possibly arrest the hoodlums,” Ikeokwu said.
