Friday 27 December 2013

Kidnappers kill victim after collecting N1.5m ransom

A 43-year-old nurse, Bridget Osawaru, abducted on December 10, 2013, was said to have been allegedly killed by her abductors after collecting N1.5 million ransom from her relatives.

Vanguard gathered that she was abducted at her residence
along Sapele Road in Benin City and was kept in captivity
until she was found dead.

Her abductors were alleged to have collected N1.5 million
ransom three days after her kidnapping but refused to release
her.

Late Bridget's body was found near Okhuahe hill in
Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State.

Police sources said injuries were found on her body which
indicated that she might have been stabbed.
The sources said that the homicide section at the state Police
Command was investigating to ascertain if she was a victim of
assassination or not.

Police spokesman, DSP Moses Eguaveon could not be
reached for comments.

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