The kidnappers had seized three church members sent to deliver a ransom to them
The kidnappers had abducted two members of the church six days ago while the members were returning from their farms in the Ileogbo area of Osun State.
Three church members were selected to deliver the ransom at a location in Kogi State when the kidnappers seized them too after collecting the ransom. The source said the kidnappers demanded another ransom but the families of the victims refused to negotiate with them.
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