The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has allegedly kidnapped a Nigerian Navy personnel identified as OSF Ibrahim, in Anambra State.
According to PRNigeria, the incident occurred late Sunday while Ibrahim was returning to Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, after visiting his sick mother.
The captive, a rating of the Nigerian Navy is serving at the Nigerian Navy Primary School in Borokiri.
A military source said Ibrahim had been granted compassionate leave to go see his ailing mum.
“The vehicle was intercepted by members of the IPOB/ESN members.
“They (occupants) were interrogated and their luggage searched.”
The officer revealed that Ibrahim’s bag contained a new camo and a pair of boots.
His phone was also checked, and photos of him in uniform were seen.
The vehicle was flagged down after the repair of a fault that delayed the trip.
Navy spokesperson Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan confirmed that the military arm had commenced a search for Ibrahim.
The operation is in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS).