Nigerian Army colonel killed after Kidnappers collected N10m ransom

SB Onifade
Late SB Onifade

A Nigerian Army colonel, SB Onifade, who was abducted along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, has been reportedly killed by his abductors after collecting N10million ransom from his friends and family.

Onifade, a consultant gynaecologist, was abducted near Olam Farms area of the highway while traveling on September 27, 2020.

Sources who confirmed the development to Daily Nigerian, said that Onifade was killed on Saturday, despite payment of the N10million ransom.

It was gathered that the Nigerian Army had launched massive rescue operation for the officer, while ransom negotiation was ongoing.