The victim, currently serving at Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Ologbo was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday at Upper Iweka area of Onitsha around 6:30p.m alongside unconfirmed number of civilians.
“Ozuowa was on transit from Portharcourt, Rivers State capital after he was released last Friday to attend his long course programme when the incident happened.
“He was ambushed with others regrettably at the Upper Iweka. Quick Response Force (QRF) was deployed immediately,” the source said.
ANAMBRAPEOPLE gathered that the troops of Nigerian Army were deployed at entry and exit points in the State, particularly in and around Onitsha on stop and search following the development.