June 20, 2026

•They beat me, threatened to kill me for speaking Igbo on phone—kidnapped widow

•I fought back determined not to die alone—Tricycle operator

By Steve Oko

UMUAHIA — In a rare display of bravery never witnessed before since terrorists have been attacking communities, abducting residents across the country, youths of Ohuhu community in Abia state mobilised and stormed the forest in pursuit of Fulani terrorists who had kidnapped two members of the community. After about four hours of confrontation, the terrorists were confused and had to flee, abandoning their victims.