Bandits have reportedly killed the 15-year-old son of a Kaduna-based medical practitioner identified as Dr Gimba, over the delay in paying N300 million ransom demand from his family members.
The Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Shuaibu Joga Joga, disclosed this in a “NOTICE OF ABDUCTION” sent to members on July 2, 2024.
He wrote:
“Distinguished members,
“The NMA Kaduna received with rude shock the turn of events regarding one of our members whose wife and 4 children were kidnapped on 23/06/2024 at his residence while he was away in Kano for an official assignment.
“Following the incident, we visited and interacted with him and he informed us that the kidnappers had made a demand of N300 million to secure their release. While the security agencies had been informed and negotiations with the kidnappers ongoing, we received the shocking news today that the first son was killed to force payment of the said sum.
“In response we are calling for an emergency SEC meeting today and a press conference to further call on the authorities to expedite action on securing their immediate release and also release of our other doctor kidnapped 6 months ago.
“We call for calm from members and request all to stay safe while we engage the necessary security organs to end this needless wanton evil,” he added.
