Gunmen Abduct Government Contractor in Delta, Demand N100 Million Ransom
A tense situation unfolded in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, where gunmen reportedly kidnapped Engr. Lucky Ugbo, a government contractor. The incident occurred over four days ago around 8:45 p.m. at his residence along Isah Road.
The kidnappers initially demanded a hefty ransom of N200 million from Ugbo’s family but have since lowered their demand to N100 million. Neighbors living close to the scene described the abductors as heavily armed and dressed like security personnel, carrying out a well-planned operation.
According to witnesses, the kidnappers laid in wait at an unfinished building near Ugbo’s home. When he returned and was about to enter his house, as his wife stepped out to open the door, they intercepted him. Shots were fired wildly into the air to assert control before the victim was taken away on foot into the surrounding darkness.
“Many of us living nearby observed from afar, initially mistaking the gunmen for actual security operatives,” one neighbor recounted. The family has received two calls from the kidnappers—one on Sunday demanding N200 million and another on Monday morning lowering the figure to N100 million.
Delta State Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe has confirmed the abduction and assured the public that authorities are ramping up efforts to locate the kidnappers and safely rescue Engr. Lucky Ugbo.
This ongoing case highlights the persistent security challenges in the region, as investigations continue to bring the perpetrators to justice.