The family of Ihunda Jennifer, who was 34, is pushing for strict action against fake one-chance operators after they say her abductors murdered her in Port Harcourt.
They found out about Jennifer’s death after looking for her for days. Family members visited multiple police stations and hospitals, trying to find any trace of her. Sadly, their search led them to a hospital where she was identified.
Reports from family sources say that Jennifer was trying to get into what looked like a commercial vehicle near Rumuosi when she was abducted. The people who took her were supposedly posing as transport workers.
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Later, they threw her off a speeding vehicle near Eliozu. She landed close to Harmony Estate with very serious injuries that eventually led to her death.
Her relative, Kinika Ogbu, explained how difficult it was to track down information about Jennifer. They had to reach out and make inquiries all over the city until they discovered the heartbreaking news at the hospital.
The relatives said that Jennifer was taken to the hospital, but sadly, she didn’t survive. Her body was then brought to the mortuary at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
Family members believe Jennifer had a terrible struggle. They think she was pushed from a moving vehicle because of the severe head injuries she sustained.
This incident has really made people worried about the one-chance operations that have been on the rise in Rivers State. Everyone is now asking for better ways to keep commuters safe, particularly along main roads.
Jennifer’s family added that security was very lacking in the area where this happened. They’re calling for authorities to step up and do more – things like increasing surveillance, setting up more checkpoints, and thoroughly checking commercial vehicles around the city.
They asked the Rivers State Government and security officers to look into how Jennifer died and catch the culprits.
As of when they filed the report, no official statement had been issued by the State Police Command.
