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Decomposing body found around residence of man who ‘abducted’ Ghanaian lady, friend in Nigeria

A decomposing body has been retrieved by Nigerian security officials in a secluded area around the residence of Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, a Nigerian businessman suspected to have abducted a Ghanaian lady and her Nigerian friend.

A video shared by Nigerian human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu on Instagram shows the decomposing body wrapped in a blanket and dumped in a nearby bush around the residence of the suspect.

According to Harrison, a similar curtain used to wrap the body was found in the house of Andrews at No 48 Stallion Street, Ogbor-Hill, Aba, Abia State in southeastern Nigeria.

“Witnesses say that the body has been here for over a month and that there was no head, some parts of the body were removed. The curtain we found here is the same one we found hanging in his house,” he stated.

The missing Ghanaian, Afiba Abigail Tandoh, was last seen in April in Abia State. She has since been reported missing along with her friend, Celine Chidinma Ndidum.

The duo are said to have made the trip to southern Rivers State, where they were due to attend a wedding that was cancelled at the last minute.

Daily Guide Newspaper recently reported that Andrew Amechi Otchipo, a 52-year-old British Nigerian with deep connections in Nigeria was arrested in connection with the disappearance of the two friends.

“Otchipo, a supposed notorious figure wanted by security agencies, was apprehended by Interpol in Nigeria to aid in investigations related to the disappearance of the two women.

“Close Circuit Camera (CCTV) footage from the hotel where the trio met revealed crucial evidence linking the suspect to the missing girls, including personal belongings such as the ladies’ handbags, ATM cards among others were found in his residence,” the report said.

Meanwhile, Andrew Ameachi is reported to have been killed during the course of investigation into the matter.

The suspect according to reports was slain while being transported to Abuja by the police.

Harrison who has been following the case, reported that the businessman was shot after attempting an escape during the trip to Abuja.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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