Kidnapped Delta Monarch, Obi of Ubulu-Uku Found Dead

Kidnapped Obi of Ubulu-Uku, Agbogidi Akaeze Ofulue of Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State has been found dead in Umunede, The Will reports.

The development was confirmed by the Delta State police Public Relations Officer, DSP Celestina Kalu, who promised to issue a statement on Friday.

The deceased monarch was kidnapped few weeks ago between Igbodo and Obior when his Toyota Land Cruiser jeep was intercepted by suspected herdsmen as the driver slowed down to drive through a bad spot.

The kidnappers, numbering over six, captured the king and his driver and led them into the bush, and later demanded N100 million as ransom for his release.

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