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By Silvernews,
A widow in Imo State, Mrs Esther Iheoma Nwanne Osuagwu, has said her family has endured years of threats, intimidation and violence stemming from a disputed plot of land allegedly left to her by her late husband.
Documents made available to Silvernews show that the matter was reported to the police following an alleged invasion of his residence by armed men in September 2020.
According to an investigation report by the Imo State Police Command, the attackers allegedly barged into his house on September 14, 2020, brandishing weapons and threatening his family members.
The widow said the gunmen ordered her and her children to lie on the floor, attacked her with a firearm and tied her up. She further claimed that the attackers threatened her two daughters and also detained her son while making death threats against the family.
Mrs Osuagwu told investigators that the incident was linked to a piece of land which she said was bequeathed to her by her late husband.
She claimed that unidentified persons had repeatedly tried to remove her family from the property and continued to threaten her through various means.
The incident, according to the police report, was recorded and entered in the crime diary before being subjected to further investigation.
In a related development, the widow alleged that in 2021, an associate of the family, Mr Franklin Osuagwu, who had been assisting in legal matters relating to the dispute, was kidnapped by unknown assailants.
Family sources said the kidnappers may have mistaken him for a member of the Osuagwu family because he bore the same surname.
A ransom was reportedly paid following the kidnapping.
However, relatives revealed that Franklin’s fate remained uncertain following the incident, with conflicting accounts suggesting he may have moved abroad following his release.
The family said the paralegal’s disappearance, combined with the previous assault and ongoing threats, increased fears for their safety.
Efforts to obtain official comment from security agencies on the allegations were unsuccessful as of press time.
No arrests have been announced in relation to either the alleged armed invasion or the kidnapping, while investigations are said to be ongoing.
Community leaders and concerned residents have called on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the allegations and ensure justice is served.
