Govt and Police Deserted Us: Family Recounts Ordeal of Man Whose Corpse Was Kidnapped


In a harrowing tale of abandonment and anguish, the family of a man whose corpse was abducted, alongside his relatives, during their journey from Lagos to Nsukka, has leveled damning accusations against both the Enugu State Government and the Police, alleging negligence and indifference during their ordeal.


The ordeal began when the remains of Mr. Ugwuanyi Israel, hailing from Ameze Owerre, Umabor community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, were seized by unknown assailants around Umuoka in Udi Local Government area of the State.


Tragically, not only was the deceased's body taken, but some of his family members were also abducted in the brazen hijack.


Following the family's traumatic experience, compounded by the uncertainty of their loved ones' fate, they expressed bewilderment and frustration at the apparent apathy exhibited by various levels of government and law enforcement agencies.


Mr. Collins Ugwuanyi, the elder brother of the deceased, lamented the lack of support and empathy from authorities whose mandate is to safeguard citizens' lives and property.


In a statement obtained by the Press, Mr. Ugwuanyi condemned what he perceived as a systemic failure on the part of the Nigerian government, from the federal to the local level, as well as the security apparatus, for their perceived abandonment in their time of need.



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