Izu Marcell, a catholic priest, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Okigwe LGA of Imo state.
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday morning along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway.
Marcella, who is said to be a lecturer at Imo state university, was in transit from Enugu to Owerri when the attack happened.
The gunmen reportedly shot sporadically into the air which brought his vehicle to a halt before he was whisked away.
Orlando Ikeokwu, police public relations officer (PPRO) in Imo, did not respond to calls to confirm the abduction. Text messages sent to his phone received no response.
Imo has come under attacks by gunmen in the past few days.
Last Monday, gunmen attacked a correctional centre and the police command headquarters in Owerri, the state capital.
Over 1,500 prisoners were reportedly freed in the attacks.
The police accused members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of being behind the attacks.
