Group writes Buhari, seeks justice for murdered U.S.-based Nigerian
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas has written to President Muhammadu Buhari seeking justice for one of its members recently murdered by kidnappers in Nigeria.
The victim, Prince Dennis Abuda, was abducted on the Auchi-Benin road in Edo on January 30, while returning to the U.S. after visiting his hometown of Fugar.
Four days later, the police found his decomposing body with bullet wounds on the Lagos-bound bypass in Benin after his family had paid a ransom.
The kidnappers reportedly shot him dead after he slumped while being forced into the forest.
Nothing has been heard of the case since February 5, when the police said they arrested some suspects assisting them in their investigation.
In the letter dated February 11, NIDOA appealed to the president to ensure that the kidnappers and killers were brought to book.
The organisation added that Mr. Abuda was a prominent and well-established member of the Nigerian community in Atlanta who dedicated his life to serving others.
“He frequently travelled to Nigeria to attend to numerous charitable organisations he established to serve and better the lots of his people.
“Through his numerous charitable acts, many people were empowered to be self-sustaining.
“The Nigerian community in Atlanta, Georgia, and the people of his hometown have lost someone very dear to them.
“Your Excellency, we appeal to you to see to it that these senseless murderers, who see no value in human lives, are brought to justices,” it said.
The letter was signed by Obed Monago, Chairman, NIDOA Board of Trustees, Victor Ubani, President, NIDOA-Atlanta, and Saheed Adeleye Secretary General, NIDOA-Atlanta.
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