Suspected bandits have reportedly killed two kidnapped victims despite receiving a ₦6 million ransom from their families in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.
The victims were identified as Anas and Sallama, popularly known as Babawo. They were among eight people abducted along Maidubu Road in Yamma Ward.
According to a security alert shared by Bakatsine on Saturday, some of the abducted persons were later released, while Anas and Sallama were reportedly killed.
Their deaths occurred despite efforts by their families to secure their freedom through ransom payments.
The incident has raised concerns among residents over the activities of armed groups in the area and the safety of people held captive.
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Families of kidnapped victims often struggle to raise huge sums of money through borrowing, selling properties and contributions from relatives to secure the release of their loved ones.
However, the reported killing of the two victims despite the payment of ₦6 million has renewed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding ransom negotiations.
The incident adds to growing security concerns in Niger State, where communities continue to face abductions, killings and attacks by suspected bandits.
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