Mother Pays ₦6 Million Ransom for Son's NYSC Release
A mother of a prospective member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) disclosed that her family paid ₦6 million to secure her son's release after he was abducted in Imo State. The abduction occurred on October 1 when gunmen attacked two buses traveling from Ibadan, Oyo State, along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway.
Initially, the kidnappers demanded ₦50 million for each victim, causing significant financial distress for the families. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to ₦15 million, but the family could only offer ₦5.5 million.
Eventually, the kidnappers agreed to accept ₦6 million. The family was instructed to send representatives to meet the abductors in Ibadan, where the ransom was to be transferred into an account and converted into dollars.
The mother confirmed that her elder son was among those who delivered the ransom, and after the payment, her son was released.
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