The traditional ruler of Aghara, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State, Chief David Obadofin, has died in the custody of his abductors after 12 days in captivity.
The monarch reportedly died on Thursday last week after he was tortured by his abductors.
A source, who claimed anonymity told newsmen that the abductors noticed that Pa Obadofin was becoming too weak, they agreed to collect the sum of N2m for his release and that of one other lady, identified as Temidayo Elewa.
The lady was blindfolded and relocated her to a different place in the bush in a bid to cover up their tracks while waiting for the ransom of the monarch to be delivered.
Before the ransom could be delivered to the abductors in the bush, Pa. Obadofin was said to have died.
Elewa, who was abducted alongside the monarch, had been set free and reunited with her family since Saturday.
The source explained, “Elewa was picked up around Obajana settlement by her family members on Saturday morning. She was taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical check up.”
