Five persons have reportedly been abducted on Tuesday by gunmen at Akpo community in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The victims were said to be returning from the traditional marriage of a cousin to the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa, when they were attacked and kidnapped by the said gunmen around 10 pm.

The Commissioner, Mr. Ezeokenwa has already confirmed the incident to newsmen in Awka.