Gunmen Abduct Journalist’s Relations In Kogi, Demand N50m

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Gunmen on Thursday evening, abducted three relations of former Daily Trust Editor, Malam Ahmed Tahir Ajobe.

The victims; a male and two female, one of which is Mr Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir.

They were said to have been abducted on their way from a nearby community market in Awo, Ankpa local government area of Kogi State, along the deplorable Ankpa-Adoka-Markudi road.

The Ajobe’s had lost their mother, Malama Aishetu Tahir on Sunday after a protracted illness.

The victims were said to have gone to the market to purchase items for the 7-day prayers of the ace Journalist’s deceased mother when they were abducted.

A family friend who spoke on the incident said the abductors have demanded for N50 million for the release of the victims.

“Yes, three of Ajobe’s family members were kidnapped at gunpoint at about 3:pm on Thursday.

“The kidnappers reached out on Friday afternoon demanding for N50 million as ransom.

“However, I can’t confirm what the family is offering in the negotiations, what I can say is that no amount has been paid yet and the victims are still in captivity,” he explained.

When contacted, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), William Aya, who confirmed the incident, said the Divisional police officer, (DPO) in charge of the area, has already deployed his men to the area to ensure the rescue of the victims

He added that the Police Commissioner, Bethrand Onuoha has also ordered the drafting of the police tactical team to the area to reinforce the team there, assuring that everything possible would be done to ensure the safe release of the abducted person and bring the criminals to justice.
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