Local News

How Gunmen Murdered Ex-LG Chairman, Buried Him While Negotiating Ransom With Family

VAM News update

Kidnappers have murdered a former chairman of Katsina Ala and Ukum local government areas of Benue State, Elder Washima Erukaa.

According to report, Erukaa, 80, was abducted from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA, on September 23, 2023.

A family source who confirmed the news, said the kidnappers had communicated Erukaa’s passing to his family, and said they have since buried him.

According to the source, “One of the abductors informed a member of the family that Erukaa died while in captivity and had been buried.”

It was gathered that the abductors had initially demanded a sum of N12 million ransom for his release.

“They subsequently reduced their demand to N5 million, but tragically, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid,” the source added

As of the time of filing this report, the police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, has not responded to calls to confirm the development.

Details to come…

VAM News

Recent Posts

False Kidnap Alarm Sparks Attack on Motorcyclist in Ondo

A commercial motorcyclist in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was brutally attacked…

5 hours ago

Adelabu’s Sister, twin sons rescued

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her…

17 hours ago

FULL LIST: What Abductors In Oyo Are Demanding Before Releasing Pupils, Teachers

THE Muslim community in Oyo State has rejected the Sharia-related demands allegedly issued by terrorists…

1 day ago

3,000 Canvassers Inaugurated in Obokun as Osun APC rallies campaign for Oyebamiji

OSUN: The Obokun Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated no…

1 day ago

Man arrested in Osun sharing false report of bandit invasion on social media

THE Osun State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Odetayo Adebayo Samuel of Ila…

2 days ago

A’Court nullifies recognition of PDP factional leadership

THE Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside key aspects of a Federal High…

2 days ago