Gunmen kidnap popular native doctor in Anambra

<p>The native doctor’s kidnap came as a surprise to many people because he was known for preparing disappearance and anti-bullet charms for people.</p>, <span>Popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki Daily Trust</span>, <h2>Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have kidnapped a popular native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, otherwise known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki.</h2>, <p>Nwangwu was abducted in the late hours of Sunday, July 23, 2023, from his hotel room by the gunmen who also shot two of his security aides to death.</p>, <p>The abduction of the victim, who was said to be among the strongest and richest witch doctors in Anambra State, came as a surprise because he’s known for preparing disappearance and anti-bullet charms for people.</p>, <img src="https://cdn-fmcrawler.shalltry.com/public/prod/files/images/2023-07-26/original/485af659-1c49-4978-b849-f5ab72d0ef7c.jpg">, <span>Nwangwu, the 'strong and rich' witch doctor The PremiumTimes</span>, <p>“Two of his security men were shot dead. Where is Nwa Ocha and Odeshi? This is someone people flock to his Oba mansion for anti-bullet charms and other money rituals,” a source was quoted saying.</p>, <p>While kidnapping people for ransom is a common practise in the state, Nwangwu’s abduction was surprising to many residents, as he was famous for being feared.</p>, <p>When contacted, The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the abduction of the native doctor. The police spokesperson, however, said a manhunt had been launched to nab the gunmen and bring them to book.</p>, <p>In a related development, no less than nine suspected kidnappers and robbery gang members have been arrested in various communities in Anambra East Local Government Area.</p>, <p>The suspects, camping in Anam, Anambra West, specialised in kidnapping rich men in Aguleri and environs, operating at Aguleri junction and Nsugbe axis.</p>, <p>It was gathered that the criminal gang members were all apprehended by joint security operatives.</p>, <p>A resident, who preferr