Bandits free kidnapped corps member after N10 million ransom: Sources
Omoniyi Oluwaferanmi, a prospective National Youth Service Corps member, recently kidnapped on November 2 while en route to the NYSC camp in Abuja, has been released.
Though the bandits demanded a N20 million ransom, the family was able to secure his release with N10 million, sources said.
Tobilola Kanmi, a colleague of the victim who posted the information of Mr Oluwafernami’s abduction on X (formerly known as Twitter), stated on Tuesday that Mr Feranmi had been set free by the bandits and thanked everyone who aided the release.
“Feranmi has been released. My photographer friend and everyone else who tweeted and gave, thank you so much,” he said.
Peter Adeyefa, a colleague of the 25-year-old who shared the flyer on his Instagram story and appealed to fellow Nigerians to assist in ensuring Mr Feranmi’s safe release, also confirmed his release.
“Oluwaferanmi is back home; thank you, ancient of days,” he said.
The NYSC spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, did not immediately respond to Peoples Gazette’s request for comments.
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