Elder Washima Erukaa, the former chairman of the local government areas of Katsina Ala and Ukum in Benue State, has been killed by kidnappers.
According to Platinum Times, on September 23, 2023, Erukaa, 80, was kidnapped from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA.
According to a family source who verified the information, Erukaa’s family was informed by his kidnappers of his death, and he has since been buried.
According to the source,
“One of the abductors informed a member of the family that Erukaa died while in captivity and had been buried.”
It was gathered that the abductors had initially demanded a sum of N12 million ransom for his release.
“They subsequently reduced their demand to N5 million, but tragically, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid,” the source added.
As of the time of filing this report, the police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, has not responded to calls to confirm the development.
More to come.