Abducted Abuja corps member regains freedom

The safe return of Eunice Ameh, the young lawyer and corps member abducted in Abuja, brings a collective sigh of relief across Nigeria, particularly within the legal fraternity. Her ordeal, which began on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and ended with her release on Sunday, highlights the persistent security challenges plaguing the Federal Capital Territory and indeed, the nation.

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Eunice, the Abuja lawyer earlier abducted, has been freed, after payment of ransom.

While we celebrate her unharmed return, it is crucial to acknowledge the grim reality that her freedom came at a financial cost. The confirmation that a ransom was paid, as reported by her lawyer Festus Ogun and a family source, underscores a disturbing trend where criminal elements exploit vulnerable individuals for monetary gain. This situation is not unique to Eunice; it is a pervasive issue that demands a more robust and proactive security response from the authorities.

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Eunice has been found unharmed this morning (Sunday).

The Nigerian Bar Association, through its President Afam Osigwe, articulated the deep personal impact of such incidents on the legal community. Their statement, emphasizing a shared sense of community and duty, reflects the solidarity that binds lawyers. However, solidarity alone cannot deter kidnappers. It is imperative that security agencies intensify their efforts not only in rescuing victims but also in dismantling the networks responsible for these heinous crimes. The Punch, as a newspaper committed to reporting on issues that affect Nigerians, will continue to press for accountability and effective solutions to the pervasive insecurity.

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When a young lawyer goes missing, the pain is not distant to the Nigerian Bar Association; it is personal.