Woman Dies Of Shock After Release By Kidnappers

One of the seven kidnapped natives of Ezimo in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has died out of shock shortly after regaining her freedom from her kidnappers, THE WHISTLER learnt on Sunday.

According to her family source, who elected not to be mentioned, the woman, identified as Agnes Obetta, about 50 years old, died after her kidnappers had collected ransom for her release.

“Shortly after her release alongside others, there were gunshots not far from the bush where they were kept,” according to the family source. “The newly freed kidnap victims were forced to scamper for safety. When they assembled again for their journey back home, already in the night, the deceased was nowhere to be found. Those who delivered the ransom and the victims returned home.

“The next day, the son of the missing woman, accompanied by some men, went in search of his mother. She was found unconscious. She was rushed to a hospital at Orokam in Benue State, but was referred to another hospital at Obollo-Afor because of her health complications. Her blood pressure was very high.”

It was gathered that medical doctors on duty made all efforts to save, but were unsuccessful.

Further investigations by our correspondent revealed that the captives were under fed while in captivity. Aside the seven kidnapped from Ezimo, no fewer than eight others kidnapped outside Ezimo, including two persons from neighbouring Umuosigide community, were also released.