Kidnappers Kill Kaduna Farmer After Ransom Payment of N56 Million

Armed kidnappers have killed a farmer named Ibrahim Kadafa, also known as Ibro, after his family paid a ransom of N56 million. This tragic event occurred after Kadafa was taken from his farm along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on October 28, 2026.

Kadafa was working with a friend when armed men attacked their farm and abducted them. Initially, the kidnappers demanded N100 million, but after negotiations, they lowered the amount to N80 million. In a desperate attempt to bring Kadafa home, his family managed to gather N56 million, along with three new Samsung phones and a recharge card worth N20,000.

The family made the payment within two weeks, hoping it would lead to Kadafa’s safe return. Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed on November 11, when they received news of his death instead of his release.

Reports indicate that Kadafa had suffered a gunshot wound to his leg while trying to escape during the abduction. He reportedly did not receive any medical care while in captivity. The family believes that complications from his untreated injury may have led to his death, although the details surrounding his passing are still unclear.

This incident has raised serious concerns about the ongoing threat of kidnappers along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, where both travelers and local communities continue to face dangers.