🔥 Trending Anambra Billionaire Businessman Chief Ezeokafor's Kidnapping: Ransom Raised to N

The chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, remains in the custody of his kidnappers as of August 13, 2026 ¹. The kidnappers have reportedly increased their ransom demand for the Anambra businessman from N700 million to N1.5 billion ²³⁶.

Details of the Abduction and Ransom Demands

Chief Ezeokafor, a septuagenarian businessman, was abducted in Awka, Anambra State, about a week prior to the ransom increase reports ¹⁶. He was reportedly kidnapped on a Tuesday when he left his home without his security detail to attend to a spiritual need ¹.

The initial ransom demand was N700 million, but this was subsequently raised to N1.5 billion ²³⁶. This increase has heightened concerns regarding the safety of Chief Ezeokafor ³.

Community Impact

In response to the ongoing situation, Ekwulobia, a community in Anambra State, has cancelled its New Yam Festival ¹. This cancellation underscores the local impact and gravity of Chief Ezeokafor's continued abduction.