Rabi'u Amarawa, a Sokoto-based businessman who was abducted by suspected bandits on Monday, March 1, 2021, has been killed despite receiving an N5 million naira ransom.

This comes after the bandits launched an attack on the community around 2 am, abducting Rabi’u Amarawa in the process.

Sahara Reporters said that over 12 people, including relatives of the businessman, have been reportedly killed while they were attempting to rescue him from the bandits.

Some members of his family alerted vigilantes and other residents of the community who mobilized and went after the gunmen.

The bandits opened fire on them, resulting in the death of 12 persons, including a younger brother of the deceased, according to Sahara Reporters.

A family source, who confirmed the latest development to Daily Trust on Wednesday, said the businessman was killed after the payment of the N5 million ransom.

"We were reliably told about his death and people have gone into the forest to recover his body," he said.