The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. over four days ago, took place at Mr Ugbo’s residence located along Isah Road in the quiet Delta community. Sources within the neighbourhood revealed that the gunmen, heavily armed and disguised in security uniforms, had strategically laid an ambush from an uncompleted building adjacent to the contractor’s home.
Eyewitnesses said the abductors struck as Mr Ugbo returned home and was about to enter his compound. “His wife had come out to open the front door for him when the men intercepted him,” a resident told PUNCH Metro. “They shot into the air to scare off anyone and dragged him away into the darkness, on foot.”
The brazen attack, which
many initially mistook for a security operation, has since left the community in shock and fear. Residents who witnessed the abduction from a distance reportedly did not raise the alarm, believing the armed men were legitimate operatives.According to family sources, the kidnappers first reached out to the victim’s wife on Sunday, demanding a ransom of ₦200 million. However, a second call placed on Monday morning reduced the demand to ₦100 million.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, stated, “Yes, it’s confirmed. The police are intensifying efforts to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victim.”
Meanwhile, security operatives have launched an investigation and search operation in and around the Aniocha South region as anxiety mounts over Mr Ugbo’s safety.
Authorities are urging residents with relevant information to come forward and assist the ongoing rescue effort.
