- They were kidnapped when the gunmen invaded Egbo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State
At least eleven persons have been kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern state of Delta.
They were kidnapped when the gunmen invaded Egbo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State.
Among those abducted during the incident, which happened at about 4: pm, is a chief priestess simply identified as Mrs Kuku.
It was learnt that the priestess and her followers were under the bridge between Egbo and Ekrokpe communities making sacrifices to her river goddess when the gunmen struck. She and about five of her followers/worshippers were taken away.
Prior to the abduction of the priestess, five other persons had also been kidnapped by the gunmen who came in through the bush.
The gunmen also escaped through the bush, it was gathered.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, is yet to issue a statement or comment on the issue.