Gunmen who abducted some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi State have reportedly demanded a ransom of N20 million for each victim.
The 15 corps members were travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise when they 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 kidnappers had contacted them and demanded N20 million for the release of each abducted corps member.
“One of our daughters was kidnapped on her way from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing three weeks at the orientation camp. The kidnappers are requesting N20 million,” the family source said.
The Kogi State Police Command had earlier confirmed the abduction, saying some passengers, including NYSC members, were kidnapped along the route.
The police said 11 of the abducted persons, including the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued during a joint operation by security agencies.
The command said efforts were 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.
