A man identified as Abdul-Fattah Daniju, has been laid to rest after giving up the ghost after being kidnapped alongside many others just after Lokoja in Kogi State, on his way to Abuja, few days ago.
The deceased is reported to have developed health complications soon after his abduction and was believed to have died without even making it to the hideout of the kidnappers.
His death, however, did not stop his abductors from still demanding a ransom for his release – knowing fully well that he slumped and was left to die in the bush.
Described by many as a very generous giver in his days of buoyancy, 100s of friends turned up at his burial two days ago at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.
“In attendance at the burial was one of the co-kidnap victims who was released earlier following payment of ransom. He reportedly confirmed that their vehicle (a public transport) was stopped at exactly 5:05PM when all the occupants were marched off by the kidnappers..
He confirmed that the deceased developed health complications on their way to the hideout and was actually left behind in the middle of nowhere. As such, he did not make it to the hideout at all. They took his phone which they used in making contact.
He confirmed that the kidnappers were all Muslims who diligently observed their salawat.
Even though no one was able to speak with the deceased since the very day he was abducted, the ransom was none the less raised within the deadline. The operation to pay the ransom failed because the messenger got lost in the forest and feared for his life.