Ogun student recounts harrowing ordeal in kidnappers’ den
One of the rescued students from Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, has described the terrifying experience of being abducted in Ogun State. The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared details of threats, violence, and survival during captivity. Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State Governor, commended security agencies for their efforts in rescuing the victims. The student expressed gratitude to the police and security operatives for their dedication.
What happened
- The student said the kidnappers killed a man in the forest and showed victims dead bodies as a warning.
- Victims were accused of being internet fraudsters and were threatened with death if ransom was not paid.
- The abductors demanded N30m ransom from each victim but later reduced the amount after negotiations.
- The student recounted enduring beatings, hunger, and harsh conditions while being moved through forests and rivers.
- Security forces, including the police and Department of State Services, rescued the victims after a coordinated operation, with three suspected kidnappers killed in a gun duel.
