Bought a econd hand iPad mini and I have activation lock on it and can contact original owners

Hello,

The iPad is locked with Activation Lock. There is no way around unlocking Activation Lock without inserting the device’s associated Apple ID. Since it sounds like you are unable to contact the previous owner and since you are not the original owner of this iPad then there is nothing you, or Apple, can do to unlock this iPad. Your only option is to recycle the iPad.

Activation Lock

Apple Trade In - Apple

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone - Apple Support

Nope.

You bought an electronic paperweight/serving tray.

Apple will NOT be able to help you.

No one here will br able to help you.

If you can, return this iPad from where you purchased and get your money back!

This iPad is a dead, useless device to you.

Sorry & Good Luck!`