The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, has expressed concern over rising case of kidnap in some parts of the state.
Gwamnishu raised the alarm on the back of the killing of a female land agent, Esther Osaze.
Osaze was abducted on Monday alongside three other persons while they were returning from an inspection tour at an estate site.
While other victims are still in the custody of the kidnappers, said to be Fulani herders, she was found dead on Wednesday.
Gwamnishu in series of Facebook posts on Thursday decried the spate of kidnap in some parts of the state, urging people to be wary of such areas.
“Esther was tragically killed by kidnappers who had been operating in Ibusa, Ogwashi, Azagba, Issele-Azagba, and Ubulu-Uku for months.
“As a realtor, she was abducted while in the bush behind the Admiralty University, and her lifeless body was discovered yesterday. It is important to note that there are still other kidnapped victims in the bush whose families can’t pay the huge ransoms demanded.
“Thanks to the Aniocha South and Oshimili North LGA chairmen for mobilising our local vigilantes.
“We must begin to use our platforms to tell the world the war we are currently fighting. Because it’s not getting to them is the reason they are quiet.
“The world should know that some Fulani kidnappers have surrounded Aniocha/Oshimili and other parts of Delta State,” he wrote.
Providing further details: “The below towns are where the kidnappings are happening daily and not Asaba. These areas are where some of these real estate companies are selling to you, telling you it is three minutes away from Asaba airport.
“Otilu, Okiti, Issele, Ibusa, Azagba, Ubulu Uku, Akwukwu Igbo, and Ugbolu are not in Asaba. Always ask them to give you the name of where the supposed land is located.
“Before you join them in the bush, make sure security is guaranteed. Without security, don’t go. Don’t go, don’t go.”
