Emmanuel Peter, the humanitarian aid worker who was forced to announce his obituary days after his kidnap, is still alive.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents had abducted Peter at Jakana
along Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Yobe state, on Wednesday, and two days later,
a post was made on his Facebook page, announcing that he was “already dead”.
At 12:25am on Friday, Peter’s Facebook profile picture
changed to an image with a black background. His cover photo also changed.
Some minutes later, an obituary was shared on his timeline.
Although he reportedly denied his link with any humanitarian
agency, the insurgents were said to have browsed through his iPad where they
found adequate information on him.
TheCable quoting undisclosed sources reports that negotiation for his release is
ongoing and that he was forced to fake his death for propaganda purposes.
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| The last update on Peter's wall |
Two weeks before his kidnap, Peter wedded his wife at Eyn
state low-cost in Jimeta, Yola, capital of Adamawa state.
A flurry of congratulatory messages followed the wedding
ceremony on November 28.
On Facebook, one Hannatu Ali Buba Thilza, wrote: “Let’s me
drop it here, congratulations baby. am happy for you.”
The north-east region has been plagued with insecurity crisis,
with several individuals abducted and killed, while government has repeatedly
said it is on top of the situation.
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