Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his harrowing escape from kidnappers in Ekiti State after a ransom payment.
Gbolahan Olaniyi, an Ondo graduate, recently shared his terrifying experience of being abducted by armed bandits while working on his farm located in Ekiti State.
During the incident, the attackers also seized his tractor operator. Tragically, the operator was killed after his family reportedly failed to raise the initial ransom demanded by the captors, according to information published by punchng.
Meanwhile, Olaniyi's own family was forced to negotiate a steep payment of 15 million naira to secure his freedom from the violent captors in the dense forests.
Ekiti farm abduction details
The ordeal began unexpectedly on a routine workday when armed men stormed the agricultural property in Ekiti State and rounded up the workers.
Farm security and safety have become growing concerns for agricultural workers across the region as criminal gangs increasingly target rural areas for financial gain.
Ransom payment and transfer to second group
Even after Olaniyi's family managed to pay the initial ransom, the nightmare did not end as he was unexpectedly transferred to a second group of kidnappers.
This new faction demanded additional funds for his release, pushing the exhausted family into further financial and emotional distress during the ongoing crisis.
Escaping the bandits den
Facing mounting pressure, the family negotiated the second ransom down to two million naira, though the captive continued to endure unbearable conditions in the camp.
Despite the payment, freedom only came when a rare opportunity arose, allowing Olaniyi to successfully escape from the hands of the criminals and tell his story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gbolahan Olaniyi?
Gbolahan Olaniyi is an Ondo graduate who was kidnapped while working on his farm in Ekiti State and later managed to escape from his captors.
What happened to the tractor operator?
The tractor operator abducted alongside Olaniyi was killed by the kidnappers after his family failed to raise the required ransom money.
How much was the ransom for Olaniyi?
The kidnappers initially demanded 15 million naira, and after a transfer to a second group, a final negotiated ransom of two million naira was paid.
