Troops from the Nigerian Army (NA) at Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa State have reportedly burnt down homes of two suspected cult leaders specialising in kidnapping unsuspecting members of the public for ransom.
LEADERSHIP learnt on Thursday in Uyo, that the incident took place at Ikot Abasi Akpan village, in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, where the troops stormed, and set ablaze the two buildings which the fleeing kidnappers used as their hideouts to keep kidnapped victims, while negotiating for ransom.
“It was discovered that these criminal had abducted a businessman, a principal dealer in beer and other beverages at Ekparakwa Junction in the neighbouring Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
“In the process of negotiation that the businessman became unconscious because of heavy torture and was released, but suddenly he died of serious ill treatment, and that forced military intervention,” a local residents who preferred anonymity explained.
Among the homes razed…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
