Major General RC Duru, a retired army officer, has been abducted by gunmen in the Orji General area, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.
Reports say that the retired high ranking military officer was abducted last weekend by unknown bandits and is still in the captivity of his abductors.
According to SaharaReporters, the Major-General was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML jeep when the gunmen ambushed and kidnapped him.
A signal obtained by the publication reads: “He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna.
“The kidnappers went with his vehicle and checkpoints were informed. His phone 08033567459 was tracked to Mba Itoli in Imo State before it was switched off.
“Efforts are ongoing to locate the kidnappers and rescue the rtd General. All are requested to make efforts using all contacts (though discretely) to hasten return of the kidnapped General.
“Maj Gen Duru is a member of 33rd Regular and NDC 18.”
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