Kidnappers demand ransom for release of victim’s corpse in Ekiti

By Boye Oyeyemi

Residents of Ekamarun in Ajoni Local Government Area of Ekiti State are currently experiencing shock and grief after suspected kidnappers allegedly demanded money and hard drugs as ransom for the release of a woman’s corpse who reportedly died in their captivity.

Western Post gathered that the victim, a middle-aged woman, was allegedly raped to death by her abductors who had earlier terrorised several communities within the council area previously.

According to community leaders, the alleged kidnappers demanded ₦1.5 million, cannabis, cocaine, a synthetic drug known as ICE and cartons of canned beer before allowing the family recover the remains of the deceased for burial, thereby forcing community dwellers to contribute the money.

They also added that shortly after securing the body of the deceased, the gunmen allegedly kidnapped four men extra while making other shocking demands, including the request of two virgins as ransom, a development that has further heightened fear across the affected communities.

In a petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, concerning the issue, community leaders warned that the situation could worsen if urgent intervention from security agencies aren’t made.

The letter which was signed by representatives of the affected towns urged both federal and state authorities to act swiftly to prevent further loss of lives. So far, farming and daily activities have been severely disrupted by the insecurity.