Kogi councillor dies after days in captivity
The councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Rosemary Aduku, has reportedly died after spending days in captivity. Her death was announced in a statement by the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Dr Ameh Williams, on behalf of the Olamaboro Executive Council, on Friday. In the death and […] Kogi councillor dies after days in captivity
Rosemary Aduku, a councillor from Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, has passed away after an unspecified period of captivity. Her death was announced by Dr Ameh Williams, the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area and leader of the Olamaboro Executive Council, in a statement shared on Friday. Williams remembered Aduku, also known as Hon.
Rosella among her peers, as a kind, humble, and dedicated individual who always sought to bring happiness to those around her. The statement described Aduku as a "wonderful soul and down to earth" person whose sole purpose was to bring joy to everyone she encountered. Despite her relatively short life, Williams and the community expressed hope that her memory would bring comfort and pride to her family, fellow councilors, and the entire Ogugu district.
A funeral service was scheduled for 1pm that afternoon at Aduku's family compound in Ogugu center, and the statement invited all members of the All People's Party (APC) to join in paying their respects during the burial.
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