JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Chief Priest In Imo State

A yet-to-be identified gunmen on Saturday morning kidnapped Mr Reginald Ejiogu, the chief Priest of Owerri ancient kingdom in the Owerri Municipal council of Imo State.

It was learnt that the incident happened at the Church Christ road by Ihugba street in Owerri.

He was said to have been kidnapped alongside a village chairman of Umunwagbara in Owerri Municipal council.

When called, the Imo Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam, he said he should be given time to confirm the story.

“We have never seen this one before. This is a desecration on the culture and tradition of the Owerri people. The eyes of the gods, kidnapped? No, this is unbelievable,” a source said told Punch.

However, tension has enveloped the Owerri municipal council as villagers are running about to know the next line of action.