Suspected bandits have reportedly killed two kidnapped residents, identified as Anas and Sallama, popularly known as Babawo, along Maidubu Road in Yamma Ward, Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State, despite receiving a N6 million ransom for their release.
The victims were among eight people abducted during an attack in the area.
Security expert, Bakatsine, who disclosed this on his official X handle on Saturday, said some of the abducted persons were later released but Anas and Sallama were reportedly killed despite efforts by their families to secure their freedom.
According to him, the victims' families had paid ransom to the kidnappers in an attempt to secure their release. But the payment did not prevent their deaths.
Niger: Bandits kill two kidnap victims despite N6m ransom payment