The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Philip Ogbadu, on Wednesday, led some police detectives to a forest along the Benin bypass to find the killers of a U.S.-based Nigerian, Dennis Abuda, who was killed on Saturday by his abductors. He was abducted by unknown gunmen in the company of members of his family who were travelling with him to Lagos to catch a flight to the U.S.
The Abudas were said to have left Fugar, in Etsako Central Local Government Area in the early hours of Saturday in a Toyota Sienna with registration number, LAGOS, SMK 606 GQ, when they were ambushed by the gunmen.
He was reportedly shot by his abductors after he slumped while being forced to march into the forest.
The identities of the others who were also abducted are David Oghieakhe, Richard Bologi, and a lady simply identified as Mrs Comfort.
The body of the deceased was discovered in the forest on Wednesday, while his three abducted relatives were released on Tuesday after an undisclosed ransom was paid.
One of the abductors was killed during a gunfight with the police inside the forest, while three others were apprehended.
The police spokesperson in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the development, said operatives of the command were still in the forest searching for the other abductors.
“Once we gather more information, we would let you know, but it will be premature to give out information because we are dealing with criminals,” Mr Nwabuzor said.

Meanwhile, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate death of Mr. Dennis Abuda who was killed on Saturday by his abductors.

NIDCOM boss in a statement by Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described the incident as very unfortunate, sad and callous.