Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped Rev.Fr. Basil Chukwuemeka, a Catholic priest at Nkpor junction, near the commercial city of Onitsha in Anambra State.
The Reverend Father according to the eyewitness was abducted from his Vehicle while driving around the area.
The spokesman for the Anambra State Police command, SP. Tochukwu Ikenga confirm the incident when contacted.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, had addressed the Catholic priests on the development during the Bishop’s conference at Onitsha.
Speaking further, he said the Anambra State Police command has launched a Manhunt for the abductors and possible rescue of Rev. Fr. Basil Chukwuemeka who was abducted at Nkpor junction.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam while addressing the Catholic priests allayed their fears and assured them that the command would do everything to rescue the priest unhurt.
