Abducted naval officer rescued in Anambra

• Published date: 17 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Anaval officer kidnapped over the weekend in Onitsha Anambra State has been rescued.

A source from the state Naval Outpost, who confirmed the incident on condition of anonymity, said the officer, a Lieutenant, simply identified as Ozuowa was rescued by the military without any ransom paid.

The victim, currently serving at Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Ologbo was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday at Upper Iweka area of the city around 6:30p.m alongside unconfirmed number of civilians.

'Ozuowa was on transit from Portharcourt, Rivers State capital after he was released last Friday to attend his long...