Daily Digest Online

Several residents abducted during brazen attacks in two Enugu State communities have been freed after a substantial ransom was paid to their captors, an event that has intensified local protests over what citizens describe as government inaction and a complete breakdown of security. Multiple victims of recent kidnappings in Enugu State have been released following the payment of a significant ransom to their abductors, highlighting the growing reliance on community-led negotiations in the face of perceived state failure. The victims, taken from the Ezimo and Obollo-Eke communities in Udenu Local Government Area during coordinated attacks last weekend, were reportedly freed near the Benue State border on Thursday evening.  According to local sources, their release came after a "handsome ransom" was paid, with no intervention from government or security agencies. After being freed, the victims were taken to the Orokamu Police Station in Benue State befor...