Chief Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe has been reportedly kidnapped.

He was  reportedly kidnapped on Sunday morning on his way to church.

The incident happened in his Ndufu-Alike community.

Sources in the area told our reporter that the elder Igwe was driving to church when gunmen on a motorcycle double crossed him.

They allegedly forced him out of the car onto their motorcycle and zoomed off to an unknown destination.

Chairman of Ikwo local government area, Sunday Nwankwo confirmed the incident.

He said the local government is collaborating with security agents to piece the information available together and see how he can be rescued.

Police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu could not be reached for comments.

He did not take numerous calls to his phone and messages sent to him.

Details later….