The body of a female real estate realtor simply identified as Esther Osaze was found dead on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State

Esther was abducted on Monday on her way returning from the estate site alongside other colleagues.

PUNCH Metro gathered that Esther was in the company of three other colleagues when she was abducted, while others managed to escape.

It was learnt that Esther, with three other people, went to inspect a piece of land close to the Nigerian Admiralty University, Ibasa, when they were attacked by the gunmen.

A source in the community, who does not want to be named, told our correspondent that the body of the abducted lady was found on Tuesday evening.

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?The kidnappers have killed the lady, her body was found Tuesday evening. The gunmen shot at the vehicle and the others escaped while the girl was whisked away by the gunmen and now her body was found dead,? the source stated.

It was learnt that her body was found blindfolded and bruised.

A close family friend who lamented the situation told our correspondent that Esther Osaze finished her NYSC last year and ventured into the real estate business following the failure of securing a job in one of the banks and other places she applied for.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the killing.

He said, ?Yes, the lady was killed and her body was dumped on the road. The police have deposited her body to the morgue? (The PUNCH)