Opaluwa Okpanachi the brother of Vice Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) in Kogi state who was kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi state few days ago has been found dead.
Okpanachi, who is the brother to Kogi NLC Vice Chairman, Simeon Opaluwa was kidnapped on Wednesday evening along Ejule-Aloma road while returning from an official assignment in Ugwolawo.
His remains was found along Ejule Aloma road Thursday morning by the police in Kogi state, a family member who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the news to newsmen.
Findings show that Opaluwa was shot as bullet wounds were found on his thighs.
While he was in the captivity of the kidnappers, a family source said no ransom was demanded, only for his lifeless body to be found.
The source also confirmed that his corpse has been deposited at the morgue in Kogi state.
Also, confirming the incident, the Vice Chairman of Kogi NLC, Simeon Opaluwa said the family was really saddened and devastated over the unfortunate incident.
Late Opaluwa, until his death, was the officer attached to the Primary Health Centre in Ochikala, Aloma.