By ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA

Armed men abducted a prominent Anambra businessman, Ifesinachi Onyekere, on Saturday night in Okpuno community near Awka, shooting him in the leg before taking him to an unknown location.

Onyekere, who is the Managing Director of Fish Magnet and son of the Women Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was reportedly attacked at about 10:30 p.m. at his residence in Ezinifite Village, a remote part of the town.

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen, who arrived in an ash-coloured Lexus SUV, forced their way into the compound, shot the victim in the leg, and fled with him in his own navy blue Toyota Corolla. The vehicle’s registration number remains unknown.

Sources said the assailants escaped through bush paths in the direction of Nawfia, sparking fear among residents.

Local volunteers and security watch groups have since begun combing the area in search of the victim, while efforts are being made to trace his phone and contact the abductors.

As of the time of this report, the victim’s whereabouts remain unknown. Family members have appealed for calm and urged anyone with useful information to come forward. (Zagazola)