Kidnappers Abduct Government Contractor in Delta State

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According to community sources, a government contractor, Lucky Ugbo, was abducted in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government of Delta State, by heavily-armed gunmen. The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 8:45 p.m. when Ugbo was returning to his house. The kidnappers, dressed like security agents, fired several shots into the air and marched Ugbo into the darkness. The police have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers and are making efforts to rescue the victim.

Key Takeaways:

  • The kidnapping occurred on Tuesday at about 8:45 p.m. in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government of Delta State.
  • The kidnappers were heavily armed and dressed like security agents, leading the community to initially think they were security personnel.
  • The kidnappers have contacted Ugbo's wife twice, demanding a ransom of one hundred million naira for his freedom.
  • The police have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers and are making efforts to rescue Ugbo.
  • The incident has raised concerns about security in the community, with many eyewitnesses revealing that they thought the kidnappers were security agents.

Statistics:

  • The ransom being demanded is one hundred million naira.
  • The kidnapping occurred on Tuesday, with the police launching a manhunt for the kidnappers shortly after.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Community sources
  • Premium Times, WhatsApp message from a Premium Times contributor