The Kidnappers that Abducted 82 Years Old Mother Of Finance Minister Prof. Kanene Okonjo at their family home in Ogwashi uku, Delta state, are demanding for a whopping $1 billion ransom.
Majesty, Professor Chukwuka Aninshi Okonjo Agbogidi, the reigning Obi of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom was kidnapped Sunday at about 1:30 pm from the husband’s palace at Ogbe-Ofu quarters in Ogwahi-Uku by eight gunmen who stormed the palace in two Audi cars.

The demand for a $1billion ransom according to source was relayed to the family of the woman this morning.

Its yet to be seen how the family will react to this development, but in a statement made available to elombah.com yesterday, the minister's spokesman Paul Nwabuikwu said; "at this point, it is difficult to say whether those behind this action are the same people who have made threats against the Coordinating Minister in the recent past or other elements with hostile motives. No possibility can be ruled out at this point."

Meanwhile Umu Anioma Foundation Worldwide has demanded the immediate release Of Dr. Okonjo Iweala's Mother. In a statement made available to elombah.com and signed by Prince Charles Anyasi, the National Coordinator / Spokesman, the group said:

"Once again, the image smear on Delta State has been brought to the fore with the unfortunate kidnapping of the aged mother of Nigeria's energetic Finance Minister, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo Iweala from her home in Ogwashi-Uku a few hours ago. A few months ago, it was the turn of another prominent Anioma family to sweat in search of their mother who was abducted in her farm.

"Nothing can be hurting as the current worldview of Delta State encapsulated in BBC's report of the unwholesome development, stating inter alia: Nigeria is one of the worst countries in the world for kidnapping, where it is a lucrative criminal enterprise worth millions of dollars a year.

"The crime is particularly prevalent in the oil-rich Delta State, although high-profile victims are uncommon.

"The question is; how did we get here? Whether this latest heinous act was orchestrated as a payback for the Finance Minister's principled stand on the current Oil Subsidy imbroglio or as a message to scare innocent indigenes making preparations to be with their kit and kin in this festive season, the perpetrators had better get it clear that, as Daniel Defoe would say, Justice is always violent to the party offending. Yes, the offenders may not feel the violence now, but, before long, they certainly will.

"Umu Anioma Foundation Worldwide wishes to state categorically that a situation where citizens toiling diligently for the society's positive turnaround are being punished by satanic elements can no longer be condoned. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of this old woman.

"As thousands of people get into celebration mood, many travelling to their respective home lands, we call on the security agents to beef up action and assure the public of safety.

"The time to act is now!"

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Dats not bad. She can easily gerrit frm d unspent funds in d 2012 budget. . .lol just kidding.

May God protect her mum whereva she is. We want her back safe n sound witout ransome. Amen

LMAO @ $1 billion. How nice, dash and grab someone's mama and get a billion dollars! Madness.

onatisi you were right afterall! awon boiz binu o! omo 1billy no be beans.how many GMG that one be sef? too much money.

how i wish these kidnappers can demand for good governance and not corrupt currencies.

Too much money. Nice one my guys.
Treat the mama well, but no money no mama.
Thats the deal.

Hahahahahaha!

I pity those kidnappers.

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is the 'prime minister' of Nigeria government and a PhD holder. She was a world bank vice president. She ran for the presidency of the world bank but obama denied her. Both her parents are professors and royal. Ngozi prefers the African fabrics to western attires. She's a trend-setter in a unique head tie made with ankara.

^^^what has this your story got to do with the topic? abi na story the kidnappers wan hear?

Isn't that the budget of some countries? The kidnappers are very stup1d. How do they intend to manage that amount without being caught. Where will they put it?

berem: ^^^what has this your story got to do with the topic? abi na story the kidnappers wan hear?

Maybe when they read it, they'll change their mind.

afam4eva: Isn't that the budget of some countries? The kidnappers are very stup1d. How do they intend to manage that amount without being caught. Where will they put it?

na for GMG bag na.there are GMG bags that can contain such amount.if na lie make you ask Farouk Lawal.

Hahaha....false story from a 'source' again

berem: na for GMG bag na.there are GMG bags that can contain such amount.if na lie make you ask Farouk Lawal.

This not not thousand or millions we're talking about but 1 Billion dollars

Pray these devils in human form do not hurt the professor.I wish her best of luck as the family apply wisdom in dealing with the kidnappers.

No kidnaper will demand $1b( I mean one facking billion Ameriacan dollars!!!) I think theres a typo somewere in this post! Maybe †ђξ Op meant N1b, whch is just a chicken change fø̲̣̣я̅ †ђξ finance minister btw.

She's not worth it.

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Anyone who feels inclined to celebrate the abduction of a prominent citizen should bear in mind that Nigerian kidnapping gangs now target university lecturers, doctors, nurses and other hard-working professionals whose services are vital to civilized society, yet whose families stand to be completely impoverished by the extracted ransoms.

Kidnapping cartels demand absurdly huge sums of money from the families of people who are often in no position to raise such large amounts, and increasingly now, hostages are killed by abduction gangs even after ransoms have been paid. The kidnapping epidemic currently sweeping Nigeria could lead to massive capital flight, with investors fleeing to safer West African nations like Ghana.

goldfish80: No kidnaper will demand $1b( I mean one facking billion Ameriacan dollars!!!) I think theres a typo somewere in this post! Maybe †ђξ Op meant N1b, whch is just a chicken change fø̲̣̣я̅ †ђξ finance minister btw.

don't be an intellectual sluggard check the source - no typo

goldfish80: No kidnaper will demand $1b( I mean one facking billion Ameriacan dollars!!!) I think theres a typo somewere in this post! Maybe †ђξ Op meant N1b, whch is just a chicken change fø̲̣̣я̅ †ђξ finance minister btw.

How to Succeed in The Kidnapping Business 101 - Always leave room for negotiations.

advocate666: She's not worth it.

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Space has been kid-napped

dos kidnappers r wastin their time,dem no go collect shishi,wen d heat around dem bcoms too hot 4 dem na dem go leave d grandma take off,make we dey watch

Let the negotiations begin........ Let the negotiations begin........

wow... good money,men all boiz don hammer.shey na naira them want am abi dolapo?

it should be 10 or 5billion.. Na jonathan turn now, thieves....

Kidnappers,well done.. The woman that forced me 2buy fuel 4 120per litre must pay indirect or directly..

Illiterates.
Didnt you people read the word 'Finance' on her profiile.
Make it 1 trillion.


Atleast that will give us enough time to catch ua.

afam4eva:
This not not thousand or millions we're talking about but 1 Billion dollars

i neva see one billion dollars before so i dont know how it looks like.but mehn,the money plenty sha no be lie!

afam4eva:
This not not thousand or millions we're talking about but 1 Billion dollars

package dollars in a ghana must go bag noni. Btw, are they going to count the money to ensure it is complete