In a recent kidnapping incident, a heavily pregnant Lagos woman traveled over 334 kilometers to deliver a ransom for her husband’s release.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the victim, an oil magnate, was abducted by a six-man armed gang at his dredging site in Ajah, Lagos, and taken to a remote creek in Ondo State.
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The kidnappers initially demanded ₦200 million, but the family raised ₦42 million, which was converted to $30,000 plus ₦100,000 in cash.
Although the victim’s elder brother volunteered to deliver the ransom, the kidnappers insisted on speaking with the victim’s wife and demanded she personally deliver it.
Despite her condition, she set out with a driver, following the kidnappers’ directions through various locations before finally delivering the ransom at Odogbolu in Ogun State.
The victim was subsequently released in Epe, returning home safely. He revealed that the kidnappers also took valuable gold jewelry worth millions of naira.
Following the incident, the family reported it to the police, leading to the arrest of three suspects: Adelaja Ikuesan, Tosin Oke (known as “Old Soldier”), and Oluwabunmi Yusuf.
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The suspects confessed to their involvement, expressing regret and vowing to abandon criminal activities.
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The stolen gold was sold, and the ransom was divided among the kidnappers, with Oke using his share to resolve family issues and Ikuesan purchasing a new boat.
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