A celebrity native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to reports obtained by NIGERIACRIME, the incident, which occurred on Sunday night claimed the lives of two of the native doctor’s bodyguards.
The armed men were said to have stormed the hotel of the popular witch doctor in the Oba community to whisk him away to an unknown destination.
According to a source, the abducted native doctor is regarded to be among the strongest witch doctors in Anambra State.
It was gathered that the operation that led to Tiwaraki’s abduction was carried out with ease, thereby raising concerns in the community about his status as a native doctor.
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Tiwaraki was known to have always boasted of how powerful and rich he was, while his mansion in the community was also said to have attracted people who sought anti-bullet charms and money rituals.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 11:30 p.m.
“CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” he added.
He had in 2022 built and launched two hotels, regarded as the biggest in Oba, where popular businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu alias Obi Cubana hails from.
Meanwhile, the Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended Sani Musa Labaran and Ibeto Nwobodo for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla.
The suspects, aged 49 and 38 years, respectively, were given the Toyota Corolla for repairs in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
A statement issued by DSP Rahman Nansel, the spokesman of the command, explained that Labaran was arrested in Gembu, Taraba State, while his accomplice, Nwobodo, was arrested in Jos, Plateau State.
According to the statement, “Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to having conspired to sell the vehicle for N2.5m.”