Akwa Okuko, Popular Native Doctor Has Been Kidnapped

Akwa Okuko Tiwari Aki, a well-known ”celebrity native doctor,” has been kidnapped by gunmen in Oba, Idemili Local Government Area, Anambra State.

It was learned that on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Akwa Okuko, the native doctor—who is renowned for his display of wealth—was abducted from his room at the Triple P Hotel in Oba while two of his security guards were killed.

“Two of his security men were shot dead. Where is Nwa Ocha and Odeshi? This is someone people flock to his Oba mansion for anti-bullet charms and other money rituals,” a source told The Nation.

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Tochukwu Ikenga, a spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, confirmed the event on Monday and added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has initiated a manhunt for the abductors.

“The incident happened around 11:30 pm last night. CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” the PPRO stated.