Nigerian Police Confirm Female Banker Killed by Kidnappers in Anambra Despite Ransom Payment

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of a female banker, identified only as Ifeoma, who was killed by suspected kidnappers even after her family paid a ransom.

Ifeoma was reportedly abducted in Onitsha, a bustling commercial hub in Anambra State. She was held captive for several days while her abductors demanded an undisclosed amount of money from her family.

Human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu took to Facebook on Tuesday to share the heartbreaking news. He wrote:
“Ifeoma, a banker, was kidnapped in Anambra State. Ransom was demanded, and the family paid, but her abductors still killed her and dumped her body near Ideani Junction, along the Nnobi-Alor Road. Lives are being taken daily, and it’s sad that nothing is being done to end these killings. WHO IS NEXT? If we keep folding our hands and do nothing, it may get to you.”

A family member, speaking anonymously, confirmed the incident to Chronicles Reporters. The source revealed that despite paying the ransom, Ifeoma’s captors refused to release her. Instead, her lifeless body was discovered by the roadside.

“Her body was found near Ideani Junction, along the Nnobi-Alor Road in Idemili South Local Government Area, despite the ransom being paid. She was abducted in Onitsha, and after several days, the kidnappers contacted the family for the ransom. Sadly, she was never released alive,” the source disclosed.

The family believes Ifeoma may have recognized her abductors, prompting them to kill her to avoid exposure. The tragedy has left her loved ones in deep sorrow.

Confirming the incident, Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated:
“The command received information about the discovery of a female corpse along the Nnobi-Alor Road, allegedly abandoned by suspected kidnappers. The body has been recovered, and photographs have been shared as part of our ongoing investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death.”

The police assured the public that efforts are being intensified to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.

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