The kidnappers have now reached to the families of the victims and are reportedly demanding a ransom of N50 million for their release.
The kidnappers of Akwanga Local Government Council’s Executive Chairman, Alhaji Safiyanu Isah Andaha, have given condition for the release of the council boss.
Within Nigeria had earlier reported that Andaha was kidnapped alongside his friend, Adamu Umar Tanko, on Monday night during new year celebration.
The victims were kidnapped at Ningo village on the Akwanga-Andaha road, Nasarawa State, around 8:30 pm on January 1, 2024
The kidnappers have now reached to the families of the victims and are reportedly demanding a ransom of N50 million for their release.
The kidnappers’ demand was disclosed by a family source who spoke in confidence with newsmen….Click Here To Continue Reading>>
The source revealed that negotiations between the family and the kidnappers are currently underway.
Haruna Kassimu, the Special Adviser to the Nasarawa State Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, confirmed the kidnapping on the night of January 1st, stating that security agencies were actively engaged in pursuing the perpetrators.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, also verified the situation, assuring that the police, in collaboration with other security forces, are making concerted efforts to secure the release of the victims.
