Hoodlums on Saturday morning kidnapped Mr Reginald Ejiogu, Chief Priest of Ala Owerri, in Owerri Municipal Council.
It was gathered that the incident happened at the Church Christ road by Ihugba street in Owerri.
He was said to have been kidnapped alongside a village chairman of Umunwagbara in Owerri Municipal council.
When contacted, the Imo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Micheal Abattam, said he should be given time to confirm the story.
However, tension has enveloped the Owerri municipal council as villagers are running about to know the next line of action.