00:00Abducted 40-year-old Omotsiri Sirian Abori, née Ben, and her 7-year-old son, Williams Abori Jr., have safely
00:08broken free from their captors yesterday evening after a 5 million nairas ransom payment was delivered secretly to an anonymous
00:16drop-off location, completely shifting the narrative of a tragic daylight ambush by heavily armed gunmen that had originally plunged
00:24O'Gara, the ancestral home of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanife Abori,
00:30into intense fear and tension, highlighting a terrifying surge in local insecurity, as this victim is the youngest widow of
00:37the respected Abori family patriarch, retired soldier, and former honor Brogodo of Aharafe, High Chief William Boye Agbacanya Abori, who
00:47was born on February 2, 1942, and passed away from a heart attack at age 76 on July 11, 2018,
00:55leaving behind his wives, Mrs. Elizabeth and Omotsiri Sirian Abori,
01:00alongside nine children and 18 grandchildren, while her father, Chief Lucky Ben, recently confirmed exclusively to Osazu Wakonedo News Media
01:10that his daughter is currently 40 years old, which clarifies historical timelines and corrects past social media rumors by establishing
01:19that she was approximately 32 years old when her high-profile traditional wedding ceremony was celebrated in Aharafe on Saturday,
01:28March 17, 2018.
01:30Just four months before her husband's demise, meaning this high-profile abduction has severely worsened local anxiety by coming on
01:39the heels of another recent violent incident in O'Gara where local farmer Mr. Vincent Adoja was brutally murdered on
01:47his farm and his wife kidnapped for ransom,
01:49forcing Ethiopia, forcing Ethiopia West local government council chairman Honorable Chris Onigba to vow an aggressive security crackdown as terrified
01:58residents demand urgent, decisive tactical intervention from the police command to halt the growing criminal epidemic,
02:05though a wave of deep relief has swept through the family space after a close source confirmed the breakthrough directly
02:11via an urgent text message stating that they have gone to drop the ransom and she has been released to
02:17them,
02:18following aggressive backdoor negotiations that forcefully broke down the heavily armed gang's initial staggering 150 million Naira's ransom demand.
02:27The victims regained their freedom yesterday night after the family successfully delivered a 5 million Naira's ransom payment to the
02:35kidnappers.
02:36The breakthrough was confirmed through an urgent message sent by a close family source to Osazuwa Koneido, expressing immense relief
02:44as the ordeal came to an end.
02:45My wife just sent me this, they have gone to drop the ransom and she has been released to them.
02:52The family source stated, the armed gang had initially slammed a staggering 150 million Naira's ransom demand on the family
03:01shortly after the violent ambush.
03:03However, tense negotiations over the last few days successfully brought the demand down to 5 million Naira's,
03:10which was physically delivered to a designated drop-off point before the victims were handed back over to their relatives.
03:17Both victims are currently being reunited with their family members.
03:21This high-profile kidnapping occurs amidst apparent sharp decline in public safety within the Ethiopwest local government area.
03:29Speaking out against the escalating wave of banditry-induced violence, Rev. David Ugola, co-convener of the civic advocacy group
03:38O'Gara Study Group, OSG, strongly condemned the worsening state of security in the community.
03:45Addressing the media, Rev. Ugola lamented that what was once regarded as one of Delta's relatively peaceful regions has quickly
03:52transformed into an organized criminal flashpoint.
03:55The security situation in O'Gara and the environment has worsened in recent times, with the increasing wave of banditry,
04:04kidnappings, and killings in the locality, Ugola stated.
04:08Victims are increasingly being murdered even after ransom payments while poor families are left helpless and devastated.
04:14The O'Gara study group highlighted that the unchecked activities of armed syndicates and cult groups are systematically disrupting local
04:23commerce, education, and farming.
04:25The body is demanding immediate state and federal interventions, including the heavy deployment of surveillance technology, tactical personnel, and enhanced
04:35community policing frameworks.
04:37We reject any narrative that blames the community for the criminality visited upon it," Ugola added, while calling for the
04:45recognition of local traditional institutions as active partners in security delivery.
04:50Following the safe release of the victims, an emotional letter of appreciation from the affected family emerged, shedding more light
04:58on the traumatic ten-day ordeal.
05:00The message, penned by a member of the Osagere family whose wife is the immediate younger sister to the released
05:07victim, was addressed directly to Rev. David Ugola to express deep gratitude for his massive tactical and emotional intervention.
05:14The family member revealed that Omotsiri Sirian Abori and her young son were targeted by the criminal elements while transit
05:22bound for medical treatment and a family visit, an event that left their household completely broken and paralyzed by trauma.
05:29The letter reads in full,
05:31Dear Sir, I would like to sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to you, Rev. David Ugola, for your massive support
05:39during one of the most difficult periods in my family's life.
05:44About ten days ago, my wife's eldest sister and her seven-year-old son were kidnapped while traveling from Benin
05:50to O'Gara for medical treatment and a family visit.
05:53The news was devastating, our home was filled with fear and uncertainty, and my wife, deeply traumatized, fell ill while
06:02still trying to care for our children through it all.
06:05From the moment I informed you, you stood firmly with us.
06:09You consistently reached out not only to me and my wife, but also to her father, the extended family, and
06:16even engaged the media through the OSG initiative.
06:20Your guidance, encouragement, and unwavering presence throughout this ordeal went far beyond any material support.
06:27You were there every step of the way, offering clarity, strength, and direction when we needed it most.
06:34Standing in the gap for me, supporting me wholeheartedly, and showing such deep concern is something I will never forget.
06:42As the Orobo saying goes, O Hwo Yavwadua, and you have truly lived it.
06:48You have embodied the values of family and responsibility that define us in the OSGare family.
06:54In you, I have continued to see the fatherly role you so graciously took on after the passing of my
07:00late father, guiding and supporting me consistently.
07:04Despite your many responsibilities and busy schedules, you always make time for others, whether family or not, near or far.
07:12That level of selflessness is rare and deeply inspiring.
07:16You are truly a dependable father and mentor.
07:19On behalf of my wife and I, we say thank you deeply and sincerely.
07:23Thank you for standing by us, for your constant support, for your leadership through the O'Gara study group, and
07:31for amplifying the realities of insecurity in our community.
07:34I remain forever grateful and will continue to serve you.
07:38Your example has left a lasting impact on me, and I pray for the grace to uphold and reflect these
07:44same values to your children and our larger family.
07:47May God Almighty continue to bless you, grant you good health, and reward you abundantly for all the good you
07:54do.
07:55Thank you so much, Sir.
07:57Migwa.
07:58Hashtag, grateful heart.
08:00At the time of this report, security agencies are yet to release an official statement regarding the rescue or clarify
08:07weather active intelligence.
08:09Operations are underway to hunt down the fleeing syndicate.
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