Priestess, worshippers kidnapped on option to River for ritual in Enugu

In keeping with Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred on Wednesday night time, when the priestess was reportedly on her option to a river for rituals with three different worshippers.

In the meantime, the abductors have contacted the households of the victims, initially demanding a ransom of N50 million, however later decreased to N15 million.

This latest abduction comes amid the latest launch of 15 individuals kidnapped at Ibagwa Agu farm settlement in Nsukka Native Authorities Space of Enugu State.

The 15 abductees have been freed on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had kidnapped 13 individuals, together with Maurice Osmond, his son, and one other baby, in Ibagwa Agu neighborhood in Nsukka Native Authorities Space of the state on April 12, 2025.

The abductors demanded a ransom of N10 million every for the discharge of the victims.

Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, an Enugu media persona, said on Fb, “These photos listed here are a few of the victims together with Maurice Osmond who had come residence along with his son for the transition examination into St. John’s Secondary Faculty, was kidnapped alongside the street to Agu Ibagwa-Ani whereas heading to see his in-laws”.

The spate of kidnappings has triggered concern amongst residents, with many calling for elevated safety measures to forestall additional incidents.