*Police react, debunk the claim

The Anambra State Police command has debunked social media claims that the kidnapped Anambra native doctor, Chinedu Nwangwu (aka akwa okuko tiwara-aki), has regained his freedom.

Nwangwu was kidnapped on Sunday night in his hotel in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area, while his two aides were killed.

However, social media users have been claiming that Nwangwu turned to a lion and scared his abductors, who allegedly abandoned him and fled.

They also claimed that he had since returned to his house and received by members of his community.

There is however no word from the man-turned lion, nor any of his close family member. 

However, the police have debunked the claims weaved around Nwangwu, saying security operatives were still combing everywhere to ensure his safe release, adding  there is yet no information on the return of the native doctor.

“I don’t have such information,” the state Police Public Relations Officer.(PPRO), Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga stated.

While some social media users have been making mockery of the native doctor over his kidnap in spite of his claimed powers, others, apparently his admirers, were the ones posting old and made-up videos that he turned into a lion and scared his abductors.

Sources at Oba informed our correspondent that the whole kidnap saga might have been made-up by those who patronize him, to create the impression that he possesses enormous powers.

Up till this morning, Nwangwu is yet to be sited anywhere, nor did he send a voice note.

His kidnappers have also not made any demand, raising appreciation over his safety.