Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one Johnbull Osagiede in Idumebo community, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State after collecting N9 million ransom from his family
The incident occurred last week Tuesday when the gunmen invaded Evbohen quarters of the community and whisked the victim away to unknown destination.
A family source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the kidnappers made contact with the wife of the deceased and demanded for N15 million to secure his release.
He further disclosed that the family paid the sum of N9 million in two installments of N3 million and N6 million, at a location designated by the kidnappers, only for them to kill their victim after collecting the money.
According to him, “Johnbull Osagiede’s dead body was discovered by the community vigilante. The corpse was dumped at pipeline road, near Iguelaba community.”
He said the community had reported the incident at Ugo Police Division.
But, when contacted, the State Police Command spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, could not confirm the incident. He added that the Command would be aware only if the incident is report to the police.
