Former Benue Local Government Chairman Washima Erukaa, Killed By Kidnappers Bury Him While Negotiating Ransom

 A former chairman of Katsina Ala and Ukum local government areas of Benue State, Elder Washima Erukaa has been killed by kidnappers.

80-year old Erukaa was abducted from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA, on September 23, 2023 before the abductors contacted the family for ransom.

According to a family source, the kidnappers told the family that Erukaa has been killed and that they have since buried him.

 “One of the abductors informed a member of the family that Erukaa died while in captivity and had been buried”, the family source said.

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According to reports, the abductors had initially demanded a sum of N12 million ransom for his release.

“They subsequently reduced their demand to N5 million, but tragically, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid,” the source added.