Parents of Abducted NYSC Members Confirm Ransom Refunds

Parents of abducted prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Obasanjo Wahab and Alirat Wahab, reported that the money contributed as ransom for their son's release has been refunded. Alirat Wahab initially stated that her family paid N6 million to the kidnappers.

However, Obasanjo Wahab later expressed uncertainty about whether the ransom was actually paid, noting that all families involved received refunds. He did not disclose who returned the money or the circumstances of the refunds.

Representatives from the families negotiated with the kidnappers, who had demanded that the ransom be delivered by designated individuals. Obasanjo expressed gratitude to the Imo State Government for their assistance.

Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, denied any knowledge of ransom payments, asserting that the victims were rescued through the efforts of security operatives. The prospective corps members were abducted on October 1 along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway.