Unknown gunmen have abducted an officer of the Nigerian Navy in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The Naval personnel identified as Lieutenant IS Ozuowa was taken along with some civilians.

Ozuowa was reported to have been released from NNS Ologbo on Friday, January 13th, 2023 for his "Long Course".

According to the publication, a trustworthy military source said Ozuowa was kidnapped by gunmen at the Upper Iweka region of Onitsha.

"As at the time he was kidnapped, he sent a distress message to Slt Bomadi, the Ag BOO NOP ONITSHA," the military source said.

"The Ag BOO quickly alerted own troops stationed at various checkpoints along different exit routes from Onitsha.

"Also, own QRF was deployed immediately. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the Officer,” said the military source.

Other security agencies have reportedly been alerted.

Also, all entries and exits in Onitsha have been blocked at the time of this writing, with the search of vehicles ongoing.

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