Nigerian billionaire businessman, Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, who is the founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group, has reportedly been kidnapped in Anambra State.
The businessman, who is also the father of Instagram celebrity Jowizaza, was reportedly kidnapped last week while praying alone on a mountain in Awka, according to lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu.
Iwuchukwu disclosed the incident in a Facebook post on Sunday, claiming Ezeokafor had gone to the mountain without his security details and police personnel who were usually attached to him.
He alleged that unidentified gunmen abducted the businessman during the prayer session and took him to an unknown location.
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The reported abduction has reportedly caused confusion and mourning in Ekwulobia, Ezeokafor’s community. Iwuchukwu described him as the community’s richest man and said the incident had affected preparations for its annual New Yam Festival.
According to the lawyer, the festival was postponed despite reportedly never having been delayed in the past, as community members felt it would be inappropriate to celebrate while the family of their “illustrious son” was dealing with the reported abduction.
Iwuchukwu said Ezeokafor’s decision to pray alone without his usual security detail allegedly left him vulnerable to the attackers.
The report has not stated whether the businessman has been rescued or whether any arrest has been made in connection with the alleged abduction.
