Heartbreaking: Man killed by kidnappers after ₦3.5 million ransom is paid

Heartbreaking: Man killed by kidnappers after ₦3.5 million ransom is paid.

19th September 2024.

A heart-wrenching incident has been reported, where kidnappers who abducted a young man collected a hefty ransom of ₦3.5 million but still went ahead to kill the victim.

This tragic revelation was shared by Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, on his social media account.

Adejobi expressed deep sadness over the senseless act, which has added another painful chapter to the growing number of kidnapping cases in the country.

“They kidnapped a young man, collected ₦3.5 million naira ransom, and still killed the victim. So sad,” his post read.

The kidnappers have been arrested but Adejobi did not give their names.

The incident underscores the brutal nature of some kidnapping syndicates, who, despite receiving demanded payments, continue to inflict unimaginable suffering on victims’ families.

It also highlights the persistent challenge of insecurity in the country, with calls for enhanced efforts to curb the kidnapping menace.

Nigerians are mourning the loss and seeking justice for the victim, with many urging the authorities to intensify the crackdown on criminal elements responsible for such heinous acts.

There has been no official update from the police regarding investigations into the incident.