We Killed My Cousin Because His Family Failed To Pay Ransom – Kidnap Suspect Confesses, Blames Action On Alcohol

According to Suleiman, they abducted the victim on a motorcycle and took him to their hideout and when the ransom was not paid, they chose to eliminate him.

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Suleiman Ibrahim (3rd from right) paraded together with other suspects

Suleiman Ibrahim, a 20-year-old presumed abductor, has actually confessed to abducting his cousin, Najahid Abdullahi, with the assistance of a kidnap distribute and eliminating him after the victim’s household refused to pay ransom for his release.

The suspect made the confession when he was paraded at the headquarters of the Plateau State Police Command.According to Suleiman, they kidnapped the victim on a motorbike and took him to their hideout and when ransom was not paid, they chose to eliminate him.The suspect stated he regretted his action, including that it was his very first time he’ll be involved in kidnapping for ransom.

“Initially, 5 people prepared the kidnapping however the remaining ones fled. I was the only one detained. We requested the cash and the ransom was not given. I have actually never done it before. This is my first time of participating in the business,
” the suspect said.

“The victim was my cousin and has actually been buried. I wasn’t in my ideal senses. I was intoxicated however I am regretting the action now. I will never ever do it once again.”

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