Kidnapped traditional ruler in Delta found dead

The kidnapped traditional ruler of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Obi Agbogidi Akaeze Ofulue, has been reported dead.

Obi Ofulue was reportedly found dead in Umunede area of Delta State.

It was earlier reported that the monarch was kidnapped few weeks ago between Igbodo and Obior area of the state after persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen intercepted his car, a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV.

The kidnappers reportedly waylaid him after his driver slowed down to drive through a bad spot.

The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N100 million.

Confirming the death of Obi Ofulue on Thursday, The Will newspaper quoted the spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, Celestina Kalu, as saying the Command would issue an official statement on the development today, being Friday.

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