Decomposing corpse of a Lagos based clergyman, Pastor Fredrick Ojo Aramuwa, who was recently abducted by some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on his way to his Ifira Akoko country home in Akoko South East Local Government of Ondo State, has been discovered.
Aramuwa was said to be kidnapped on March 31, 2021, by the armed men while travelling with his driver and was forcefully taken to the forest, leaving his driver behind.
A family source informed that the Pastor was travelling to Ifira Akoko and he was kidnapped some few kilometres to the town along Ipele to Idoani/ Ifira road.
He disclosed that kidnappers contacted the family of the 50-year-old Pastor, demanding N50m as ransom to secure the release of the abducted pastor.
He said the kidnappers, however, reduced the ransom to N2m after several negotiations but disclosed that they only found the remains of the victim after the payment had been made.
The family member could not be ascertained whether the deceased was tortured or strangled to death by his hostages but said his remains had been deposited at the morgue at Ipe Akoko General hospital.
He said the incident affected the celebration of Easter as community leaders of the town found it difficult to break the news to the deceased 80-year-old mother and his father who is the oldest man in the community.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tee Leo Ikoro, who confirmed the development said the case was reported and the police from the command combed the forest only for his dead body to be discovered on a farm.
He said: “A farmer discovered his body in his farm and reported to the police and his remains had been deposited at the morgue. An investigation has commenced and our men are still on the trail of the kidnappers.”
Credit: Nigerian Tribune