A man, whose name was given as Ifeanyi, who was allegedly kidnapped last Friday, has been found dead in Awka, the Anambra State capital.

ThisDay reports that the man, who is said to be an indigene of Awgbu, a community in Orumba North Local Government Area, was allegedly abducted at Okpuno, and whisked away by his abductors.

A source, Mr Ebuka Okoye, who revealed that the body of the abducted man was found on Christmas Day in Awka, was quoted to have said: “He was kidnapped on Friday on Geneva Hotel road. I don’t know exact point where his body was found in Awka.

“This is one death too many. This sweet soul was kidnapped in the heart of the state capital on Friday, and just yesterday (Sunday) evening, his lifeless body was seen by the road side.”

Meanwhile, the state Police Command has confirmed the incident.

ThisDay further reports that the state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga revealed that it was not a case of kidnap, saying it racked of cult killing. He said the matter was being investigated.

“It’s a pure case of murder and is still under investigation. We urge the witnesses where the dead body was found to volunteer information that will support the ongoing investigation.

“Preliminary information shows that it could be cult-related as there were marks of axe cuts on the deceased body. Meanwhile, the body has been recovered and deposited in the morgue,” he was quoted to have said.