The Nigerian military have deployed troops at entry and exit points in Anambra State, particularly in and around Onitsha. The soldiers are searching
The Nigerian military have deployed troops at entry and exit points in Anambra State, particularly in and around Onitsha.
Lieutenant IS Ozuowa was kidnapped at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday alongside civilians, whose number is yet to be ascertained. “Own Quick Response Force was deployed immediately. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the officer”, the source told PRNigeria.
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