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How Kidnapped NLC Vice Chairman's Brother Was Found Dead In Kogi | DETAILS

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jun 10, 2022

How Kidnapped NLC Vice Chairman's Brother Was Found Dead In Kogi | DETAILS
The brother of Vice Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) in Kogi State, Opaluwa Okpanachi who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Wednesday in the state, has been found dead.

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Okpanachi was kidnapped along Ejule-Aloma road while returning from an official assignment in Ugwolawo.

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His corpse was found on Thursday 9th June by the police along Ejule Aloma road. This was revealed to newsmen by a family member who desired to remain anonymous.

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Late Opaluwa, until his death, was the officer attached to the Primary Health Centre in Ochikala, Aloma.

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While he was in the captivity of the kidnappers, a family source said no ransom was demanded, only for his lifeless body to be found.

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His remains, according to family members, have been deposited in a morgue.

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The family members said bullet wounds were found on one of his thighs.

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Confirming the incident, the Vice Chairman of Kogi NLC, Simeon Opaluwa said the family was really saddened and devastated over the unfortunate incident.

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