He drew attention to the barbaric treatment of kidnapped victims, noting the merciless beatings and humiliations endured by abductees. “Elder Igwe, father of a former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, was abducted on his way to church on Sunday, 1 March. In Erinmope-Ekiti, a family of five was taken at 7 p.m., while people were at mosque for evening prayers. Highlighting the role of foreign actors, he stated: “Confessions from apprehended and tried bandits revealed they had sponsors. The group praised Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, for inaugurating a committee to determine modalities for state police deployment.

Source: Punch March 07, 2026 20:55 UTC