Bandits Demand N10m To Release Corpse In Kaduna

Before releasing the remains of one Obadiah Ibrahim, who was abducted in Sabon Gaya at the beginning of October, bandits are seeking N10 million in ransom.

Kefas Obadiah, the victim’s brother, claimed that the bandits had already received N3 million in ransom.

He lamented the fact that his brother was kidnapped in early October while on route from Abuja to Kaduna in the area of Sabon Gaya and said that the bandits would not free him after receiving N3 million.

Kefas clarified that his late brother’s passing was reported on Thursday.

He said that the bandits had already wanted N200 million.

According to him, “They later came down to N5 million and 3 motorbikes and later collected one bike. After collecting a bike, we didn’t hear from them again. We tried to communicate with them but unfortunately, we were unable.”

He further explained that when the negotiator called the bandits on Thursday, they (bandits) said their brother was dead, saying that initially, they thought the bandits were joking but when they continued, the bandits threatened to track the caller and come for him if he did not stop calling their line.

He said the bandits explained that they vented their anger on their brother by killing him following the killing of their men by the police.

Ibrahim explained that the bandits are demanding for N10 million to immediately release the corpse, saying that they (bandits) would not work free of charge.