Ogun farmer kidnapped as gunmen demand N500m ransom
A poultry farmer, Oreoluwa Osonuga, was abducted by armed men at Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ogun State. The kidnappers contacted his family and demanded a N500 million ransom for his release. Security agencies responded swiftly, but there has been no breakthrough in rescuing the victim. The incident has caused significant distress for Osonuga's family and the local community.
What happened
- Oreoluwa Osonuga, a 33-year-old poultry farmer, was kidnapped at the Ikenne Farm Settlement on Sunday afternoon at approximately 12:05 p.m.
- The kidnappers contacted the family on Sunday evening around 5 p.m., demanding N500 million for his release.
- Security personnel, including military men from Ilese, responded promptly but have not achieved a breakthrough.
- The family, including Soga Osonuga, expressed deep anxiety and called on authorities to intensify rescue efforts.
- Four months ago, on April 1, 2026, another farmer from the settlement was kidnapped and later released after paying a ransom.
