A Nigerian based in South Africa, Nnamdi Ohanekwurum, who recently returned to his hometown in Amagu, in the Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State, has died in the custody of the anti-kidnapping unit of the state police command.
PUNCH Metro gathered that Nnamdi and his extended family members were preparing for the one-year remembrance of a late uncle when he was asked to enquire about the prices of drinks needed for the celebration.
The 32-year-old was on his way to run the errand when four armed policemen reportedly stormed the community in a Sienna vehicle and started arresting people indiscriminately.
Upon sighting the armed men, youths in the area took to their heels, while the victim, who did not run, was apprehended and taken to an undisclosed destination.
His elder brother, Chigozie, said some of the youth who escaped informed the family of the incident.
He said, “The incident happened on August 24, 2021. My brother, who was preparing to return to South Africa, was sent on an errand to Orie-Nempi Market to inquire about the prices of drinks to be used for a remembrance ceremony.
“Two hours after he left, some youths from the neighbouring community ran to our house to inform us that four armed policemen arrested him. The youth said they ran but he didn’t as a clear conscience fears no evil.
“Upon receiving this shocking news, I searched for him in neighbouring communities and all the police stations, including the area command, but I was told they never facilitated any arrest that day.
“I returned home to explain all I went through and some family members suggested they might be kidnappers and might call soon.
“But on August 28, a young man came to inform us that he saw my brother at the anti-kidnapping unit in Owerri.”
Chigozie noted that the resident was at the police unit to monitor another case he reported when he saw Nnamdi.
PUNCH METRO NEWSPAPER
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