…Olamaboro LG Chairman Confirms Death, Says Burial Holds Friday
Hon. Rosemary Adukwu, the councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, has died after spending several days in captivity.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that her death was announced on Friday by the Chairman of Olamaboro LGA, Dr. Ameh Williams, in a statement issued on behalf of the Olamaboro Executive Council.
According to the statement, Adukwu, popularly known as “Hon. Rosella” among her colleagues, was kidnapped on October 1, 2026. The circumstances surrounding her abduction, the identity of those responsible, and the exact cause of her death were not disclosed in the statement.
Williams described the late councillor as a “wonderful soul and down to earth,” adding that she was “a reliable fellow whose idea is to make everyone around her happy.”
The statement read: “It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden demise of our dear sister and colleague Hon. Mrs Rosemary Aduku, the Honorable Councilor representing the good people of Ogugu Ward 3 in the 8 Olamaboro Legislative Council.”
The council chairman extended condolences to her family, members of the Olamaboro Legislative Council, the Executive Council, and the entire Ogugu community. He prayed for God to grant her soul eternal rest and give her loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
Burial was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday at her family compound in Ogugu Centre. Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were invited to attend and pay their last respects.
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