A suspected herder kidnapper kidnapped Ezenwanyi (priestess) and three believers at an estuary in Udenu Orba, Eguzhou.
Enugu media figure Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the incident and said the gunman also kidnapped four local farmers in the same community.
According to him, the incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
“The first 4 people kidnapped at Ohebe River with Ezenwanyi, who brought them there to perform or do their usual water, #Fanta Work and Fulani herders kidnapped everyone in front of the water goddess. The other four people are engaged in cashew industry in cashew farms, and they are also kidnapped. ” he wrote.
Meanwhile, the kidnapper contacted the victim’s family and demanded a ransom of 500 million n50 million, but later reduced it to 15 million n.
“Kidnappers and Fulani herders took over the Senator District of Enugu North, including Nsukka,” said Senator Okey Ezea, who represents Senator District of Enugu North.
