Kidnapped wife, cook of Ortom CoS regain freedom

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi

The wife of Honourable Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to the former Governor of Benue State, and her house help, who were abducted by gunmen in Makurdi last Friday evening have regained their freedom.

Mrs Abigail Kashimana Orbunde and Ms Patience Ogute, regained freedom on Tuesday, April 16, 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.

They have reunited with their family members and taken to hospital for immediate medical attention.

The gunmen on Friday, April 12, attacked Honorable Orbunde, and abducted his wife and house help.

The attack took place along Mobile Barracks-Welfare Quarters Road in Makurdi, the state capital at about six pm.

The former Chief of Staff escaped with a gunshot on his right arm while the attackers whisked away his wife and cook.

Mrs Orbunde expressed gratitude to God for their deliverance and said they walked long distance 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 the release.