Kidnappers collect N14m ransom, demand extra N10m to release Kwara victims


Families and friends of the seven persons abducted in Kwara State are in shock after the N14 million ransom demanded was delivered on Tuesday, yet the kidnapped victims were not released as promised.

Reports quoting one of the relations of the victims said that after collecting the ransom, the kidnappers demanded for another N10 million.

Aside the N14 million ransom, the source said that they collected a bag of rice, 12 chickens and recharge cards.

The victims were abducted onApril 25, at about 5:45pm, in Eleyin village, via Isanlu-Isin in Kwara South senatorial district, while travelling from Abuja to Offa.

Two children, who were in the vehicle, were left behind, and later rescued by the police.

Seven others were abducted and their whereabouts still unknown.

The seven kidnap victims were abducted along with the driver, en route Offa from Abuja in a Sienna bus registered FFA 50XD, owned by a transport company based in Offa, Kwara State.

Police authorities in Kwara State are yet to issue any official statement on the matter.

* Media Report

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