Gunmen in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have killed two people who were recently abducted.
Those killed include Olugbenga Owolabi, a hotelier who recently returned to Ogbomoso, and Rachael Opadele, a student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who was working at the hotel due to the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.
The duo were abducted on Friday, July 29, at the hotel located in Abaa area of Ogbomoso.
Though the kidnappers had earlier demanded ransom for the release of the victims, it was revealed that the duo were later killed.
They were reportedly shot Tuesday, August 2, by the kidnappers after a sum of million was collected as ransom.
A family source who spoke under anonymity on Wednesday, August 3, said that the motorcyclist who carried the man who went to pay the ransom to the bush was also killed.
The motorcyclist was shot dead in anger, while the ransom carrier is currently receiving medical treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The source said the ransom was taken to the bush along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin road around Igbon area and that the kidnappers counted the money to ensure it was up to the agreed amount.
It was gathered that the kidnappers became angry when they became aware of the presence of soldiers at the LAUTECH area.
It was learnt that the soldiers stormed Ogbomoso on Tuesday, August 2, to provide security sequel to the increasing waves of kidnapping in the area.
According to a source, the sum of N5million was paid but the kidnappers went ahead to kill the duo and the motorcyclist.
The source added that the matter has been reported at Igbon Police Division.
“They have killed them. They demanded ransom and we sent someone who promised to deliver it.
“We saw a motorcyclist who said he can go. He said that he will collect five thousand Naira and we paid.
“But, the kidnappers after collecting the money went ahead to kill them. Don’t mention my name because I don’t want anyone to be looking for me. We have reported the case at Igbon police station”.
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