Tension in Kogi community, monarch dies in kidnappers custody

Tension in Kogi community, monarch dies in kidnappers custody

The people of Aghara in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State are devastated about the reported death of their traditional ruler, Chief David Obadofin, in the custody of his abductors.
This came 12 days after the monarch was kidnapped from his cashew farm house.
A family source said the monarch died last Thursday as a result of torture from his abductors.
The monarch, a major cashew farmer and one lady, identified as Temidayo Elewa, were abducted by unknown gunmen on Easter Monday at about 11pm. They later demanded N60m ransom.
One Toyin Onare, a widow, who was on the farm as a labourer, was killed by the gunmen.
A report by Daily Trust on Monday stated that the abductors of the monarch had agreed to collect the sum of N2m for his release and Elewa when the hoodlums noticed that Pa Obadofin was becoming too weak.
Pa Obadofin was said to have died before the ransom could be delivered to his abductors in the bush.
Meanwhile, Elewa abducted along with the monarch has been set free and reunited with her family since Saturday.
She was said to have been spotted roaming in the bush by sawing machine operators, who helped her out.
The hoodlums were said to have freed the lady when they got the wind of the advancing search group of hunters, vigilantes and some Fulani volunteers.

Tension in Kogi community, monarch dies in kidnappers custody