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Govt, Police abandoned us – Family of man whose corpse was kidnapped narrate ordeal
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The family of a man whose corpse was kidnapped alongside his relatives while being conveyed from Lagos to Nsukka has accused both the Enugu State Government and the Police of abandoning them during their predicament.
The family said they were bewildered by the actions of the Nigerian Government, including the federal, state and local governments and the security agencies.
This statement followed the final release of the three family members accompanying the corpse by the kidnappers.
The remains of the late Mr Ugwuanyi Israel from Ameze Owerre, Umabor community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, was kidnapped around Umuoka in Udi Local Government area of the State while being conveyed from Lagos to his home town.
The kidnappers also took along some family members during the hijack.
The elder brother to the deceased, Mr Collins Ugwuanyi, in a statement made available to DAILY POST, is now accusing the Nigeria Police and Enugu State government of being insensitive to their plight while they remained in the kidnappers’ den.
“We are still bewildered by the actions of the Nigerian Government – the Federal, State and Local Government; the security personnel, police, Nigerian army, forest guard, etc.
“We were abandoned by the government whose primary responsibility is the protection of lives and property. We were almost abandoned even by our own people. God have mercy,” he said.
Ugwuanyi said Governor Peter Mbah and the chairman of Nsukka Local government, Walter Ozioko, did not in any way contact the family up till now regarding the incident even when the news of the kidnapping was all over the media.
“They cannot claim that they were not aware of the incident because the news was everywhere. Are these people, not human beings from their state?
“The commissioner of police is ordering the arrest of a native doctor for carrying out an act of cruelty on animals at his shrine but he could not issue a similar order to arrest these criminals holding my people hostage. We are seriously in trouble,” he added.
Ugwuanyi also said he was greatly surprised that the Police did not make any single effort to effect the release of his kidnapped relatives.
“The divisional police station where we reported the incident could not swing into action to release my relations under the kidnapper’s net.
“When I contacted him, he said, “I and my men wanted to enter the bush but the cost of fuel is too high.. Look at the type of mess we are into”.
While expressing gratitude to Nigerians who assisted his family through prayers and other support, he said, “God through His divine intervention brought back the kidnapped victims home safely.”
…As Wike Orders Free Medical Treatment For Victims
Five dead bodies have been recovered from the site of three storey building under construction at Durumi Area 3, near Gudu Market that collapsed in Abuja on Saturday.
One person was however brought out alive after been buried in the debris for nine hours.
Spokesman of the FCT Minister, Mr Lere Olayinka, said 11 persons were brought out of the rubble alive and were receiving treatment as at the time of filling this report.
The evacuation was supervised by FCTA Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr Dolapo Fasawe.
Meanwhile, Minister of the FCT , Mr Nyesom Wike has directed that all the victims should be given free medical treatment.
Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
She was docked on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and alleged theft.
According to the charge, Blessing CEO allegedly obtained N36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the pretence of securing a six-bedroom duplex located in Lekki, Lagos, a statement on the anti-graft agency’s website said.
The prosecution alleged that the representation was false and violated provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.
She was also accused of fraudulently converting the said sum for personal use, contrary to the Criminal Code Act.
Blessing CEO pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read in court.
Following her plea, the prosecution requested that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial, while the defence counsel said she had only just been served with the charges and was preparing a bail application.
Justice D. I. Dipeolu ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application.
The case was adjourned till June 5, 2026, for trial.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Friday described the alleged reports circulating on social media alleging an influx of herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, and suggesting an imminent security threat within the area as false and misleading.
According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine adeh: “Upon noticing the circulating videos and reports, Police operatives were immediately deployed to the location and adjoining communities to assess the situation and ascertain the facts of the matter.
“However, no unusual gathering, suspicious movement, or persons matching the claims in the reports were found within the said area or its surrounding environment at the time of investigation.
“The Command wishes to assure residents that it is closely monitoring developments within the area, while investigation is still ongoing to fully ascertain the facts surrounding the matter. Residents are therefore advised to remain calm, go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension”.
While reassuring residents of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, the Command further enjoined members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest Police Station or through the FCT Police Command emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
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