Kidnappers who abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja have demanded ₦20 million ransom for each victim.
The corps members were abducted three days ago along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, after completing their three-week orientation exercise.
A family member of one of the victims told newsmen that the abductors had contacted the family and demanded ₦20 million for the release of the corps member.
“One of our daughters who was kidnapped on her way from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing three weeks orientation camp. The kidnappers are requesting ₦20 million naira,” the source said.
The abduction was earlier confirmed by the Kogi State Police Command, which said several passengers, including NYSC members, were taken along the route.
The command subsequently reported that 11 abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, had been rescued through a joint operation by security agencies.
However, some of the corps members and other passengers are still believed to be in captivity, with security agencies continuing efforts to locate and rescue them.
Families of the victims have appealed to the Federal Government, the NYSC and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of those still being held by the kidnappers.
