A businessman in Edo State, identified as Mr. Henry, has been gruesomely murdered by his workers after they kidnapped him and collected ransom from his family.
The suspects, identified as employees of the victim, abducted him and demanded ransom, which his relatives paid. However, despite receiving the money, they killed Mr. Henry.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that five suspects have been linked to the crime. One, a 33-year-old named Samuel from Akwa Ibom State, confessed to participating in the abduction and murder.
In a chilling twist, the suspects continued to extort the family, falsely claiming Mr. Henry was alive. The victim’s son recounted that after paying the ransom, one of the suspects promised to reveal the father’s location but requested more money, after which contact ceased.
Police said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations.