A businessman in Ugbe Akoko, Akoko North East council area of Ondo state, Augustine Okoye, has reportedly been kidnapped and killed even after the payment of the requested ransom.
Vanguard reported that the victim was abducted alongside his wife on the Isua-Ise Akoko road, he was, thereafter, killed over some irreconcilable differences between the kidnappers and his family, on the ransom paid.
The wife was, however, released by the kidnappers.
A family source revealed that, although, the wife of the victim was released, she has declined to speak on the incident ever since.
“We have been trying to get some information from her since she was released but she has kept mute.
“She, however, said that the kidnappers warned her not to divulge any information about her experiences in heir den otherwise they will come back for her.
“She told those close to her that the abductors also warned her not to disclose the amount paid to them as ransom and those who were involved in the negotiation and those who eventually brought the money to them,” the source said.
The Ondo State Police Command in Ikare Akoko reported that the vehicle belonging to the couple had been recovered from the scene of the incident.
However, the state police command spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, said that the command was not aware of the incident.
Another police officer in lsua Akoko confirmed the abduction of the couple but denied the death of the husband.
