Wife of the former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Benue State, Abigail Orbunde and her housemaid , who were abducted by gunmen in Makurdi last Friday have regained their freedom.
Abigail Kashimana Orbunde, and Patience Ogute, regained their freedom Tuesday April 16, 2024, after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to their abductors who had demanded N100 million.
The captives spent four harrowing days in captivity before their release. According to family sources they have reunited with some of their family members and will be taken to hospital for immediate medical attention.
The gunmen on Friday, April 12, 2024, attacked Orbunde, and abducted his wife and housemaid along Mobile Barracks-Welfare Quarters Road in Makurdi, the state capital at about 6pm.
The former Chief of Staff escaped with a gunshot injury on his right arm while the attackers whisked away his wife and cook.
Orbunde’s wife expressed gratitude to God for what she described as their deliverance and said they walked long distances in the bush without food and water.
Her husband, who is receiving treatment in hospital for gunshot wounds, thanked God and all those who stood with the family through prayers and financial contributions that have secured their release.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
