Family Pays N6 Million Ransom for Rescued Corps Member

Alirat Wahab disclosed that her family paid a ransom of N6 million for her son, a corps member, who was kidnapped along with 19 others while traveling from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom. Initially, the abductors demanded N50 million for each victim, which was later negotiated down to N6 million after the families struggled to raise the funds.

Wahab mentioned that representatives of the affected families were sent to Ibadan to arrange the payment, with her husband and elder son participating in the process. Following the ransom payment, the family was informed of her son's release, which brought immense relief to Wahab, who described the emotional toll the ordeal had taken on her.

The incident raised significant security concerns due to the number of young graduates involved and the location of the attack in Imo State. Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, noted that security operatives utilized drone surveillance to locate the kidnappers' camp while ensuring the safety of the victims.