Twenty-four hours after PUNCH Metro reported the abduction of a female real estate realtor, simply identified as Esther Osaze, her lifeless body was discovered on Wednesday in Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Esther was abducted on Monday while returning from an estate site visit with her colleagues. According to sources, she was in the company of three other real estate professionals when they were attacked by gunmen. While her colleagues managed to escape, she was taken captive.

Witness accounts reveal that the group had gone to inspect a piece of land near the Nigeria Admiralty University, Ibusa, when they were ambushed. A local source confirmed the tragic discovery, stating, “The kidnappers have killed the lady. Her body was found Tuesday evening. The gunmen shot at their vehicle, and while the others escaped, she was whisked away. Now, her dead body has been found.”

The gruesome details surrounding her death have left the community in shock. Reports indicate that her body was found blindfolded and bearing multiple bruises, signs of the brutality she suffered at the hands of her abductors.

A close family friend, overwhelmed with grief, shared that Esther had recently completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program last year. Struggling to secure employment in the banking sector despite multiple applications, she decided to venture into real estate—a dream now tragically cut short.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Delta State, Bright Edafe, stated, “Yes, the lady was killed, and her body was dumped on the road. The police have deposited her remains in the morgue.”

Key Takeaways

• Esther Osaze, a young realtor, was abducted while on a site visit and later found dead in Delta State.
• She was returning from a land inspection near the Nigeria Admiralty University when gunmen attacked.
• Her body was discovered blindfolded and bruised, raising concerns about rising insecurity in the region.
• Police have confirmed her murder and deposited her remains in the morgue, but no suspects have been apprehended yet.

The real estate community mourns her loss as concerns grow over safety risks in the profession. As investigations continue, many are calling for better security measures to protect realtors and property investors from similar tragic fates.