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How I escaped bandits’ den after ransom payment — Ondo graduate

How I escaped bandits’ den after ransom payment — Ondo graduate
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He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release. Olaniyi said that even after his family paid the ransom, he was transferred to another group of kidnappers who demanded additional money.
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  • ✦Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State.
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₦15 million:He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release.₦2 million:Despite negotiating the second ransom down to ₦2 million, he said they continued to endure unbearable conditions until an opportunity arose for them to escape.
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  • ✦He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release.
  • ✦Olaniyi said that even after his family paid the ransom, he was transferred to another group of kidnappers who demanded additional money.
  • ✦Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State.
Key Facts:₦15 million: He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release.₦2 million: Despite negotiating the second ransom down to ₦2 million, he said they continued to endure unbearable conditions until an opportunity arose for them to escape.
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Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State

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He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Ondo State, National Security & Counter-Banditry, Ekiti State.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

He said his tractor operator, who was also abducted, was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the ransom demanded by the kidnappers, while his own family was asked to pay ₦15 million for his release.

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