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Gunmen abduct former Anambra lawmaker

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Gunmen in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State have abducted a former member of the state House of Assembly, Benson Nwawulu.

Nwawulu was a two-term lawmaker in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

Since vacating the state in 2019, he had also contested again, but failed.

According to sources, he was abducted in his house in Ihiala on Sunday.

Although details of his abduction were not made public, but sources said the his son had reached out to some current members of the state assembly for funds.

The state police command spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, has, however, confirmed the kidnap, saying that efforts are at advanced stage to release them.

Ikenga said, “Yes, he was kidnapped on Sunday, and we are working to release him.

“He will be rescued soon, because we are on their trail, and efforts are on top gear, and soon he will be rescued.”

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