Kidnappers kill Ondo businessman after ransom payment

Police operatives have arrested a mechanic, simply identified as Segun, in Ugbe-Akoko, Ondo State, for kidnapping and killing of a businessman, Augustine Okoye, after collection of ransom.

The Informant247 recalls that the businessperson and his wife were kidnapped on the Isua-Ise Akoko highway some weeks ago.

The kidnappers took the life of the businessman in their captivity over disagreement on ransom, but released his wife.

It was gathered that the kidnappers collected ransom which ran into millions of naira.

The deceased victim was allegedly killed by those who kidnapped him after collection of ransom from his relation.

Sources revealed that the deceased’s wife, Bolaji reported to the police that the mechanic of her husband, simply identified as Segun, was briefly sighted in the bush while they were in captivity and when negotiations on ransom to be paid was ongoing.

The Police Area Commander, ACP Muri Agboola, revealed that Segun has been apprehended and transferred to the state Police Headquarters in Akure, the capital of the state for further questioning.

The Informant247 recalls that the deceased’s wife has refused to comment on the incident since she regained her freedom.

One source disclosed that, “We have been trying to get information from her since she was released but she kept mute.

“She said the kidnappers warned her not to divulge any information about her experiences in their den otherwise they will come back for her.

“She told those close to her that the abductors also warned her not to disclose the amount paid to them as ransom and those who were involved in the negotiation and those who eventually brought the money to them”.