Kidnappers release Bayelsa nightclub owner, abduct his wife, father-in-law who dropped ransom
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Kidnappers of popular Bayelsa nightclub, Oyintare Ajanami, have released him and reportedly held on to his 38-year old wife and father-in-law, 74, for paying a ransom less than what was demanded.
The 43-year-old nightclub owner, who was abducted a fortnight ago at his building site in Yenagoa, was released at an exchange point in Ahaoda Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday.
According to Vanguard, father and daughter had gone to drop about N15 million ransom out of the N200 million demanded by the kidnappers.
Security operatives were not involved in the exchange, which took place about 11.45 pm on Thursday.
When the kidnappers saw that the money was not complete, they were furious and allegedly held unto father and daughter until the money is completed.
A close family source, who confirmed the incident, said the family were worried over the development, adding that the wife is hypertensive and was not with her drugs at the point of abduction.
“We are however waiting to hear from the kidnappers. We learnt their Satellite Mobile Phone gadget fell into the water during the ransom exchange,” the source said.
