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In a bizarre yet disturbing turn of events, a Nigerian man was reportedly kidnapped on his way home after buying fufu—only to regain his freedom after a ₦5 million ransom was paid, along with food supplies demanded by his abductors. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The strange but true incident took place in Delta State, as reported on X (formerly Twitter), sparking outrage and concern across social media. According to details shared online, the man had simply gone out to buy food—fufu, a common Nigerian staple—when he was suddenly abducted by unknown gunmen.

After days of silence and anxiety, the victim’s family finally gave in to the kidnappers’ demands, raising the hefty ₦5 million ransom. In a twist that underscores the surreal nature of the crime, they were also instructed to deliver food items to the kidnappers before the man could be released.

As expected, social media exploded with reactions, with many Nigerians using the incident to voice their frustration over rising insecurity and the government’s perceived inaction.

Here’s how some netizens responded:

@Adeomo_ola: “We have a president, yet people are kidnapped daily while the government focuses on tracking tweets they don’t like. Why can’t they track calls like this?”

@ceasarokoli: “Most of these kidnappers operate with help from insiders. If he checks well, his abductors might be closer than he thinks.”

@231sammy231: “Asking the diaspora for help won’t fix this. Nigerians need to rise and demand their rights. Security is basic!”

@Alhajidon: “What happened to SIM registration and tracking? Why can’t they trace these criminals?”

@iam_Bonex: “So much for KYC and SIM verification. What’s the use if criminals are still untouchable?”

@UnlimitedEniola: “He went out to buy fufu worth less than ₦2k and ended up costing his family ₦5 million. Nigeria is beyond broken.”

This incident paints a chilling picture of the state of insecurity in the country, where simple daily errands can spiral into nightmares—and where victims are left to fend for themselves in a system failing to deliver basic protection.

What does it say about a nation when even buying fufu can land you in a kidnappers’ den?

https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/05/14/man-kidnapped-after-buying-fufu-freed-after-%e2%82%a65-million-ransom-food-delivery/

I see people talking about Sim registration..
Of what use is it when people still selling pre-registered sims

When fufu becomes a luxury risk item, you know the country has entered survival season 9.
Imagine going out to buy food and ending up as the menu.
₦5 million ransom + food supplies? These kidnappers now run both crime and catering services.
This isn’t just sad, it’s terrifying. If everyday errands can cost lives, then we’re not living… we’re dodging danger daily.
Nigeria needs more than prayers. We need leaders who understand that security isn’t a favor, it’s a right.

Despite all these security challenges, some animals will still come out and vote same government turning blind eyes to these numerous kidnappings. Keep voting for them, they'll kidnap you next

B

Congratulations

The level of insecurity in the country is alarming

Food delivery ?

Hunger dey oo!

Na real wah o

This is most likely an inside job

You can track any number as far it's on. It takes minutes to get the location

Chai, hindsight won't allow him to buy the fufu just to forfeit 5m

The government should not be the only party to take the blame for the issue of kidnapping in Delta state, I'm aware it's their duty to provide solutions but when the masses takes kidnapping as a business even to an extent security personnel has been compromised. What do you expect?

Trendie247:
I see people talking about Sim registration..
Of what use is it when people still selling pre-registered sims

Is it pre-registered cards that is causing the kid napping or is it the one preventing police from doing their job?

Someone cannot eat Fufu in peace... We have failed to implement cashless policy properly, although it's good the cash get inflation Sha .. at least the load go dey heavy to carry.

Nigerians have turned wailers, like the embittered wife who still accepts the daily abuses and violence of an unrepentant husband.

We will wail, complain, scream, taunt, tease, cry and criticize but there we still remain.

This country is ready to become better when we wake up and make it better.

World's Most Expensive Fufu.

MrDoGood:
You can track any number as far it's on. It takes minutes to get the location

How so?

Can we do it independent of the police, coz these police force are very docile when tracking cases come to them.
...except you bribe them.

I've been asked to pay 25k at the station, before they'll track the bank details a fraudster that scammed me via Moniepoint.
And I will still pay for transportation to track the person physically.

Painful news after another painful news.

[quote author=MrDoGood post=135365782]You can track any number as far it's on. It takes minutes to get the location.

We know that..but these godforsaken security kri*min*al*s will decide to track only those who talk bad about their CRIMINOCRACY and leave the work they should do

hahahah

Crime in Nigeria are state sponsored, especially banditry and kidnappings

same delta all the security in nigeria guarded vips to for Clark burial

op or the mod the caption is less than standard...

Fufu go dey give the guy PTSD from now on

IF YOU WANT TO REPORT NEWS OF ANY EVENT,ALWAYS STATE CLEARLY :
THE MINUTE- BY -MINUTE ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED,
STATE WHERE IT HAPPENED ,LOCATION
STATE DISCRIPTION OF THE CRIMINALS TRIBE,
AND STATE THE TIME IT HAPPENED, SO THAT ,PEOPLE CAN LEARN AND TAKE ACTIONS. tinubu is not ubiquitous, tinubu is no where near you,tinubu is not GOD. IT IS D INFO YOU GIVE YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS AND MILITARY FORCES THAT GO ROUND TO STOP THE CRIMINALS.

njokuuche77:
When fufu becomes a luxury risk item, you know the country has entered survival season 9.
Imagine going out to buy food and ending up as the menu.
₦5 million ransom + food supplies? These kidnappers now run both crime and catering services.
This isn’t just sad, it’s terrifying. If everyday errands can cost lives, then we’re not living… we’re dodging danger daily.
Nigeria needs more than prayers. We need leaders who understand that security isn’t a favor, it’s a right.

ur head correct bro 💯 ✊

OK ,



if you kill an innocent person who did nothing wrong to you ,



you will die too



say no to any type of crime





Princess Faith Chukwu

Grammar lesson: Man Kidnapped After Buying Fufu Freed After ₦5 Million Ransom & Food Delivery.

My original WTF interpretation: Man kidnapped after buying fufu (which was) freed after five million Naira ransom and food delivery.

A better wording: Man Kidnapped After Buying Fufu, Freed. ₦5 Million Ransom & Food Delivery implemented.

That makes better sense. All which were needed were a comma, a period and the word "implemented."


AI is smarter than the average Nairaland member.

Q: Explain this: Man Kidnapped After Buying Fufu Freed After ₦5 Million Ransom & Food Delivery.

ChatGPT

The headline indicates that a man was kidnapped following a purchase of fufu (a traditional West African dish). The kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₦5 million (Nigerian Naira) to secure his release. The situation was resolved when the man was eventually freed after the ransom was paid, along with the delivery of food. This suggests that the kidnappers may have used the food delivery as part of their negotiations or as a means to facilitate his release.

Generation Alpha will find the world easy to live in despite possessing less intelligence than generations past.