Surveyors Freed After N20m Ransom in Ondo

Ondo Kidnapping: Surveyors Released Following Ransom Payment

Nine surveyors abducted in Ondo State have regained their freedom after the payment of a N20 million ransom.

The victims were kidnapped on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, while working at Ilu-Abo in the Akure North Local Government Area. Initially, the abductors demanded N100 million, later reducing the amount to N50 million.

Despite raising N20 million, the kidnappers insisted on the higher sum, leading to protests by women in Akure.

The release occurred after the N20 million was paid, and the victims have since reunited with their families.