Gunmen abduct Anambra native doctor, kill two security guards

In Oba, a hamlet in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, south-east Nigeria, gunmen have kidnapped a well-liked local physician.

Chukwudozie Nwangwu, popularly known as "Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki," was kidnapped from his hotel room on Sunday night by the same gunmen that killed two of his security guards, according to PREMIUM TIMES.

On Facebook, a video clip that was reportedly taken shortly after the incident is making the rounds.

In the video, numerous people can be heard regretting the incident while others can be seen crying around what look to be the remains of the native doctor's killed security guards.

In the neighbourhood, kidnapping for ransom is nothing new. However, many community members were shocked by the situation of the local doctor.

This is due to the fact that Mr. Nwangwu was one of the region's most feared native doctors.

The local physician is renowned for his abilities to craft anti-bullet charms and carry out various rituals for people who go to his shrine.

“Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki of Oba was kidnapped last night in his Triple P Hotel. Despite the fact he prepares disappearance and anti-bullet charms for many people, the kidnappers still succeeded in taking him away,” a source from the community told this newspaper, Monday morning.

“Two of his security men were even killed by the kidnappers,” the source added.

It was discovered that the native doctor owns several hotels, including Triple P, the scene of the attack.

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