Kogi Female Politician Dies In Captivity
A female politician in Kogi State, Hon. Rosemary Adukwu, has died in captivity.
Until her death earlier in the week, she represented Ogugu Ward III, Olamaboro Local Government, Kogi State.
She was abducted while traveling to Onitsha market on September 30, 2026.
The commercial vehicle she boarded was ambushed in the Oji River axis between Enugu and Anambra states. The gunmen reportedly dragged the late politician out of the vehicle and took her to their hideout.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government, Dr. Ameh Williams, announced her death in a statement on Friday.
‘It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden demise of our dear sister and colleague, Hon. Mrs. Rosemary Adukwu, the honourable councilor representing the good people of Ogugu Ward III in the eighth Olamaboro Legislative Council’ Dr Williams submitted while adding that her death was confirmed on Friday.
The Adukwu family has, however, alleged foul play, saying there is more to the issue than meets the eye.
A family source noted that it was while tracking the victim’s cellphone number that a receiver disclosed she had died in captivity.
The source said, ‘Hon. Rosemary Adukwu used to board this particular driver’s vehicle to Onitsha market to restock her business. On September 30th, she left for Onitsha after confirming from her usual driver that the market would hold on October 1st.
At the boundary community between Enugu and Anambra states, precisely around Oji River, their vehicle ran into a barricade mounted by some people. Thereafter, the hoodlums dragged only her out of the vehicle and took her to an unknown destination. The other passengers continued their journey untouched.
Her abductors did not contact the family for a ransom for almost a week. Confused, the family contacted security agencies who tracked her cellphone. On Thursday, a voice announced during a call that the owner of the phone is dead’-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
