Details have emerged on how the energy correspondent with The PUNCH Newspaper in Abuja, Okechukwu Nnodim, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at his residence in the Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
A family source, which confirmed the information, declared that the operation was carried out by a four-man gang.
“In a commando style, the men scaled the fence of Nnodim’s residence to gain access to him. They have, before this fired several gunshots in the air,” the source said.
Nnodim has just rounded up a prayer devotion with his family and about retiring for the day when the assailants broke into the house through the window.
“After gaining access to his house, the gunmen demanded money before he was whisked away
“He was reportedly kidnapped alongside a child of his neighbour at his house in Kubwa, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory at about 11 pm on Wednesday.
“As of 3:30 pm on Thursday, the kidnappers have yet to contact his family,” a report by Whisler read.
Nnodim covers the Energy and business for The PUNCH in the FCT.
