Gunmen kidnap a politician in Anambra's house of assembly who represents Governor Soludo's seat.

Okechukwu Okoye, a politician in the Anambra House of Assembly who represents Aguata State Constituency 1, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

Okoye, who is from Isuofia, the same village as Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, was kidnapped in Aguata on Sunday, May 15, according to the police.

Toochukwu Ikenga, a police spokesperson in Anambra, said the black Siena SUV he was driving prior to the event has been seized, and a manhunt has been initiated to release him from his kidnappers.