A businessman, Elias Ukachukwu, who was kidnapped last
November by unknown gunmen in Festac area of Lagos State, has been released
after the balance of the $2 million demanded as ransom was allegedly paid,
Vanguard reports.
November by unknown gunmen in Festac area of Lagos State, has been released
after the balance of the $2 million demanded as ransom was allegedly paid,
Vanguard reports.
It was gathered that Ukachukwu’s kidnappers demanded an
additional $1 million from his family after receiving an initial $1 million. The
kidnappers were said to have complained that the relatives of Ukachukwu were
rude to them.
additional $1 million from his family after receiving an initial $1 million. The
kidnappers were said to have complained that the relatives of Ukachukwu were
rude to them.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent
Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed Ukachukwu’s release, said he was released last
Wednesday, but did not confirm if a ransom was paid for his release or not.
Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed Ukachukwu’s release, said he was released last
Wednesday, but did not confirm if a ransom was paid for his release or not.
Meanwhile, a businessman, said to be the owner of a popular
hotel in Satellite area of Lagos State, was last week abducted by unknown
gunmen. Also no fewer than three successful businessmen had been kidnapped by
gunmen in recent times in separate locations within Festac.
hotel in Satellite area of Lagos State, was last week abducted by unknown
gunmen. Also no fewer than three successful businessmen had been kidnapped by
gunmen in recent times in separate locations within Festac.
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