
The Digest:
Harrison Gwamnishu has been accused of removing N5.4 million from a N20 million ransom raised for an abducted Edo couple, a claim he strongly denies, stating the money was part of a tactical security strategy.
Key Points:
- Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is accused of diverting N5.4m from a N20m ransom for an abducted, pregnant woman and her husband.
- The accuser alleged kidnappers rejected the ransom as incomplete, releasing only the wife.
- Gwamnishu denied theft, explaining he withheld a portion for undisclosed security tactics to aid rescue efforts.
- He stated his role involves using technology to trace kidnappers for military intervention.
- The activist has submitted himself to the authorities and called for a public investigation.
- The couple was abducted weeks ago, with kidnappers initially demanding N50m.
- Public trust in crisis intermediaries is now under intense scrutiny.
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