Bandits demand N290m ransom, foodstuffs, drugs for release of abducted Abuja residents

Bandits demand N290m ransom, foodstuffs, drugs for release of abducted Abuja residents

Bandits have kidnapped seven residents from Kuduru, a neighbouring community in Bwari Area Council, Abuja.

The abductors are reportedly demanding a whopping N290 million ransom for the release of the hostages, which include a pregnant woman and three children.

The victims have endured over a month in captivity after being abducted at Kuduru Extension.

A community leader, preferring anonymity, disclosed that the bandits had issued a grave ultimatum, threatening to kill two hostages if the demanded ransom was not paid promptly. Additionally, the abductors have requested essential supplies, including food items, drugs, bed sheets, and cardigans.

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“They have reached out to us, demanding N290 million for their release or the threat of harming two of them. Among the captives are a pregnant woman and three children.

“The bandits insist on bags of rice, packs of noodles, cough syrups, antibiotics, bedsheets, and cardigans.

“The completion of the N290 million ransom is their condition for releasing our people,” the community leader stated.

In a plea directed at Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, and Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the community leader acknowledged their efforts but implored them to expedite the rescue mission.

The hostages are said to be facing harsh conditions and falling ill due to the unfavourable weather and treatment in captivity.

Bandits demand N290m ransom, foodstuffs, drugs for release of abducted Abuja residents