Just In: Wife Of Anglican Bishop Kidnapped In Imo

Barely 24 hours after unknown gunmen killed five people in a pre-dawn attack on Imo community; suspected kidnappers abducted the wife of the Anglican Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese, Anuri Maduwuike.

It was gathered that the victim was abducted on her way home from Owerri.

According to an eyewitness, the Prelate’s wife was ambushed at a bad spot by Ekemele and whisked to an unknown destination.

The source said, “wife of the Anglican bishop of Ikeduru Diocese Mrs. Anuri Maduwuike was kidnapped by unknown gun men. We need prayers for God’s intervention for the safety and freedom of the God’s handmaid”.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, a Superintendent of Police, confirmed the development.

The Police spokesperson told our correspondent that her abductors were yet to establish contacts with the victim’s family.