Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Engr. Lucky Ugbo, a government contractor, in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The kidnapping occurred around 8:45 pm, four days prior to the ransom demand, at Ugbo's residence along Isah Road in the community.
Heavily armed gunmen invaded Ugbo's residence and took him away at gunpoint. The abductors contacted Ugbo's family on Sunday, July 13, demanding a N200 million ransom, which was later reduced to N100 million.
The community is living in fear following the incident, with many calling for increased security measures to prevent further kidnappings.
Community sources, who lived close to Ugbo’s house, said the operation was carried out by heavily armed gunmen, who invaded Ugbo’s residence and took him away at gunpoint.
“The gunmen were heavily armed and were dressed like security agents. They laid siege in an uncompleted building close to his house, and waited,” a source narrated.
“He went out and was just entering his house when they stopped him as his wife came out to open the front door for him.”
The gunmen fired shots indiscriminately into the air, before marching their victim into the darkness on foot.
“Many of us who live close, watched the incident from afar. We thought the gunmen were security agents.”
“Since the incident, the kidnappers have called his wife twice; they called on Sunday and demanded N200 million ransom, and today, Monday morning, they called again and demanded N100 million as ransom,” the source added.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.
“Yes, it’s confirmed. The police are intensifying efforts to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victim," he added.
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