The victim, Ikechukwu Ebelebe, was abducted two weeks ago by gunmen in his hometown, Owerri-Akokwa, a community in Ideato North Local Government of Imo State, another state in the South-east.
Sources said Mr Ebelebe’s body was dumped in a bush in the Orumba South council Area of Anambra State but was recovered by some residents after they perceived a foul smell in the area. The police spokesperson said the police in Anambra State were assisting the investigating officers from Imo State to get information from the residents of the area where the victim’s body was found.Security has deteriorated in Nigeria’s south-east with frequent attacks by armed persons across the region.The attacks often target government officials, security agencies, and their facilities.
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