Kidnappers Demand N20m Ransom for Abducted Corps Member
A corps member was abducted while traveling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing a three-week orientation exercise. The incident occurred along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
A family member of one of the victims reported that the kidnappers contacted them, demanding a ransom of N20 million. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the abduction of several passengers, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along this route.
Following a joint operation by security personnel, 11 abducted individuals, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued. Efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue those still in captivity.
Families of the victims have appealed to the Federal Government, the NYSC, and security agencies to enhance their efforts in securing the release of those who remain abducted.
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