Gunmen Demand N20m Each For Abducted NYSC Members In Kogi

Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 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 to make known their ransom demand.

“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 family source said.

The development comes after the Kogi State Police Command confirmed the abduction of some passengers, including NYSC members, along the route. Law Enforcement

The command had said 11 abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued following a joint operation by security personnel, while efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue those still in captivity.

Families of some of the victims have since appealed to the Federal Government, the NYSC and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of those still being.

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2. *15 NYSC Members Abducted In Kogi, Abductors Seek N20m Ransom*
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4. *11 Rescued, 4 Still Missing As Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members*
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*Gunmen Demand N20m Each For Abducted NYSC Members In Kogi*