Popular Anambra native doctor, ‘Akwa Okuko’ kidnapped, personal security shot dead

Popular Anambra State-based native doctor, an indigene of Idemili North Local Government Area of the State has been kidnapped.

The native doctor, who is popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, was said to have been kidnapped from his hotel in Oba community last night.

A source told DAILY POST that the man who is regarded to be among the strongest witch doctors in Anambra was kidnapped with so much ease in his Triple O Hotel, and two of his personal aides gunned to death.

Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki is also regarded as the richest witch doctor in Anambra.

He had in 2022 built and launched two hotels, regarded as the biggest in Oba, where popular businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu alias Obi Cubana hails from.

A source told DAILY POST that, “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki na Oba has been kidnapped last night in his Triple P Hotel.

“Two of his securities men were shot dead. Where is Nwa Ocha & Odeshi?”

The ease of his abduction has put a question mark on his rumoured strength, as many people are reported to flock his mansion in Oba for anti-bullet charms and other money rituals.

He has also boasted severally about how powerful he was.

Meanwhile, police authorities in the state have confirmed his kidnap.

Police spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga said the incident happened around 11:30pm last night.

“CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered that operatives go after his abductors and ensure his release,” he said.