The Anambra state Police command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, from the Onitsha Diocese.
Father Basil Gbuzuo, was kidnapped on Wednesday by yet-to-be identified gunmen along Eke Nkpor-Obosi bypass.
Reacting to the development in a statement Thursday evening, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga said the command is working with eye witness to rescue the priest.
The PPRO’s statement read, “Anambra Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors and possible rescue of Fr Basil Chukwuemeka, which sad incident occurred at Nkpor Junction, Onitsha.
“The Command is already working with some eyewitnesses to the incident in the ongoing operation
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, while addressing the Catholic priests, allayed their fears and assured them that the Command would do everything to rescue the priest unhurt and arrest the abductors.
