Ransom Paid for Freed Corps Members Has Been Refunded, Father Says

According to a report by News Central TV, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Obasanjo Wahab, the father of one of the freed corps members, has disclosed that the ransom paid by families has been refunded following the victims’ release.

Wahab confirmed that the money paid as ransom by the families had been returned, providing an update on what happened to the payments made during the ordeal.

However, he declined to provide further information about how the ransom was paid or how the refunds were carried out.

His decision to withhold details leaves the specific arrangements behind the reported refunds undisclosed. He did not elaborate on the process through which the families received their money back.

Rather than focus on the financial details surrounding the incident, Wahab urged Nigerians to commend the government for securing the release of the victims.

His appeal placed emphasis on the outcome of the situation, with the father encouraging the public to recognise the government’s role in ensuring that the affected corps members regained their freedom.

The reported refunds add another dimension to the development surrounding the release of the corps members, as families who had paid ransom have reportedly recovered the money.

Nevertheless, the available information does not establish when the refunds were made, which families received them, or the specific procedure used to return the payments.

Wahab also did not disclose whether the refunds were made directly to the families or through another arrangement.

His comments therefore provide confirmation of the reported refunds without offering a detailed account of the financial transactions involved.

For the families concerned, the reported return of the ransom represents an additional development following the victims’ release.

Wahab’s remarks ultimately centred on the government’s role in securing the release, as he urged the public to praise the authorities rather than press him for further details about the ransom payments and refunds.