Bandits who k!dnapped a farmer and teacher with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mohammed Abubakar Ndakpada, have demanded an additional N5 million ransom after his family paid N12 million and supplied food, drinks and other items to secure his release
Ndakpada, a resident of Lata-Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, has remained in the custody of his abductors since July 30, 2026, according to his family.
The family told SaharaReporters that they had already paid N12 million to the bandits following negotiations over his release.
However, despite the payment and provision of other requested items, the abductors have allegedly refused to release the teacher and have now demanded another N5 million from the family.
A family member, who appealed for government intervention, said the prolonged captivity had left the family deeply worried and financially distressed.
According to the family, Ndakpada is both a farmer and a teacher with SUBEB, and his continued detention has caused serious concern among his relatives and members of his community.
The family appealed to the Kwara State Government and the Federal Government to urgently intervene and take all necessary steps to secure Ndakpada’s safe release from the bandits.
The family urged the authorities to treat the matter as an emergency, stressing that Ndakpada has already spent weeks in captivity and remains at risk while in the hands of the armed kidnappers.
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