FCT, Abuja – Gunmen have kidnapped a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others in Abuja, causing fear and anxiety among residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
The victims were reportedly abducted from their residence in Mpape, a suburb of Abuja, on Friday night, March 21.
A security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Saturday, March 22, revealing that the kidnappers had made contact with the victims’ families.
Ransom demand of N100 million
According to the source, the abductors have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of the hostages.
“Among the three people that were kidnapped on Friday night in the Mpape area is a DHQ official, Akor. The kidnappers have already reached out to their families and are demanding N100 million ransom,” the source disclosed.
The alarming incident has heightened concerns over security within the nation’s capital, with residents calling for urgent action from security agencies.
Authorities yet to respond
Efforts to reach the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, and the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, for comments were unsuccessful, as they had yet to respond to messages at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, when contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, stated that she would verify the situation and provide an update.
“I will confirm and get back to you shortly,” she briefly responded.
As of the time of publication, no further updates had been provided by the police or military authorities.
Rising Security Concerns in FCT
This latest abduction adds to the growing security concerns in Abuja, where incidents of kidnappings have been on the rise.
Residents and security analysts have urged the government to intensify efforts to curb criminal activities and ensure the safe release of the kidnapped victims.
The families of the abducted individuals remain hopeful for their safe return as security agencies continue their investigations.
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