Kidnappers murder former Benue LG chairman, bury him while negotiating ransom with family

<p>Kidnappers have murdered a former chairman of Katsina Ala and Ukum local government areas of Benue State, Elder Washima Erukaa.</p>, <p>DAILY POST recalls that Erukaa, 80, was abducted from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA, on September 23, 2023.</p>, <p>A family source who confirmed the news, said the kidnappers had communicated Erukaa’s passing to his family, and said they have since buried him.</p>, <p>According to the source, “One of the abductors informed a member of the family that Erukaa died while in captivity and had been buried.”</p>, <p>It was gathered that the abductors had initially demanded a sum of N12 million ransom for his release.</p>, <p>“They subsequently reduced their demand to N5 million, but tragically, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid,” the source added.</p>, <p>As of the time of filing this report, the police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, has not responded to calls to confirm the development.</p>, <p>More to come.</p>