Farmer Ibrahim Kadafa Killed After N56m Ransom Paid

Ibrahim Kadafa, known as Ibro, was abducted on October 28, 2026, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway while supervising soybean harvesting at his farm near Alheri Camp. He was taken alongside his friend Mustapha Shelpidi by armed men.

The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million, later reducing it to N80 million. In a desperate effort to secure Ibrahim's release, his family paid N56 million, three Samsung mobile phones, and a recharge card worth N20,000 within two weeks.

However, on November 11, 2026, instead of receiving Ibrahim alive, the family was handed his corpse. Reports indicate he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the abduction and did not receive medical attention throughout his captivity, which may have contributed to his death.

This incident highlights ongoing security concerns for farmers and commuters along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, an area plagued by kidnappings and armed attacks.