Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi State have demanded N20m ransom each.
15 corps members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
A family member of one of the victims told Daily Trust that the abductors had contacted them
“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 N20 million naira,” the source said.
The Kogi State Police Command had earlier confirmed the abduction of some passengers, including NYSC members, along the route.
The command said 11 abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued following a joint security operation, while efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue those still in captivity.
Families of the remaining victims have appealed to the Federal Government, the NYSC and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure their release.
