Bandits who kidnapped the Ojibara of Bayagan, Kamilu Salami, on his farm in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of ₦150 million from the community before he can be released.
Vanguard gathered Sunday morning that the gunmen made contact with the community in the wee hours of today to relay the ransom figure and proof of life.
The monarch was reportedly asked by the abductors themselves to address members of the community directly.
He urged the community to come to his rescue by negotiating with the bandits for his quick release.
He said they took him on a motorcycle through the thick forests for more than 5 hours before they arrived at their destination, where they were communicating with the community.
At press time, negotiations have not commenced, as the call was intended to inform the community of the ransom amount and that the monarch is in their custody.
The monarch reportedly told members of his community that an unspecified number of people were also abducted in the neighbouring Community, while he was being taken away.
Bayagan is a large community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The bandits had stormed the monarch’s farm on Saturday morning at about 9:30 a.m., armed with AK-47 rifles. The gunmen reportedly opened fire into the air to disperse farmhands before taking him away.
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