Kogi State councillor Rosemary Aduku dies after kidnapping

Rosemary Aduku, a councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in the Olamaboro Local Government Legislative Council in Kogi State, has died following her abduction. Her death was confirmed on Friday by the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Dr. Ameh Williams, in a statement issued on behalf of the local government executive council.

Aduku, widely known by her colleagues as Hon. Rosella, was reportedly kidnapped on October 1, 2026. While the circumstances of her death and whether ransom was involved remain unconfirmed, the local government leadership described her as a committed and dependable public servant.

Burial proceedings for the late lawmaker are scheduled to take place at 1:00 p.m. at her family compound in Ogugu Centre, with community stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expected to attend.