Kidnappers reduce ransom for APC governorship aspirant to N5M from N20M

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January 13, 2016 4:00 PM

The abductors were said to have made the reduction after serious negotiations with Olabimtan’s family members

The kidnappers of Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Victor Olabimtan have reduced a ransom demand for his release to N5 million from N20 million.

The abductors were said to have made the reduction after serious negotiations with Olabimtan’s family members, according to Sahara Reporters.

“These boys [the kidnappers] gave us a tough time. It was a serious of negotiation. We had to start begging them to release Mr. Olabimtan, pricing the freedom of a fellow man like pricing food stuff,” a source close to the family said.

“They were initially demanding for N20 million but they asked us how much do we have before they finally concluded we should pay N5 million for the quick release of our darling leader.

“Right now, the family is reaching out to political associates and friends in order to raise the fund. But, I know by the grace of God, our leader would return very unhurt," he added.

Olabimtan, also a former speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, was abducted on January 11, 2016 by fake soldiers in Abuja.

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