Katsina: Bandits kill abducted businessman after N5 million ransom payment

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Suspected bandits have killed a farmer and a prominent businessman in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Reports said that Alhaji Bala Sani Kawo was abducted on Thursday, June 11, 2026, along with one of his workers near Dantakari town in Dandume.
The kidnappers subsequently herded them into the forest and later demanded a ransom of N5 million, according to a competent source close to the family.
According to the source, “on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m., the bandits contacted Alhaji Bala’s family, informing them that he was unwell and demanding a ransom of N5 million for his release.
“The family raised the required amount a...