Harrison Gwamnishu, a well-known Nigerian activist and founder of the Safe City Foundation, has addressed claims that he misappropriated ransom funds intended for kidnapped victims in Edo State.
The allegations surfaced after Dr. Abdul Ganiyu Oseni, whose pregnant sister and her husband were abducted, accused Gwamnishu on December 3, 2025, of taking part of the money the family had raised.
While the pregnant woman was released, her husband remained in captivity, fueling public concern and controversy.
In a Facebook video, Gwamnishu firmly rejected the accusations, stating that no funds were stolen and that none of his team members fled Edo State. He explained that the operation did not go as expected and that the kidnappers had already informed the family that only the wife would be freed.
He said:
“Nobody stole any money. No one was arrested, and no one ran from Edo State. Yesterday, I even received threats to my life.”
Gwamnishu emphasized that his presence in Edo State was solely to assist authorities in tracking the kidnappers, and he requested no payment for his efforts.
“I was there just to help. His Excellency asked, ‘How much do you want?’ and I replied, ‘Sir, I don’t want payment, just a chance to test our capabilities.’ If I were after money, I could have asked for 100 million. It was never about money.”
He further stated that the kidnappers may now feel emboldened, knowing he had been involved in attempts to apprehend them.
Reiterating his dedication to fighting insecurity, Gwamnishu pledged to continue collaborating with the military, police, and local vigilante groups, asserting that no pressure would force him to disclose operational strategies.
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