Bandits Demand N4m To Free NYSC Corp Member Kidnapped In Zamfara
Bandits, who kidnapped eight members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Zamfara, have demanded a N4 million ransom to secure the release of one of the victims.
The Corp members were said to have been travelling with an Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom to Sokoto State, to take part in the mandatory one-year national service when their vehicle was intercepted.
Emmanuel Etteh, father of one of the victims, Glory Thomas, told to Channels TV in a telephone conversation on Friday about the N4 million ransom that was demanded.
He said the bandits called with their number to inform him about the abduction of his daughter and asked him to pay N4 million to secure her release.
“They called me with their line; they asked me to pay N4 million. I spoke with my daughter because I asked how they wanted us to pay; she said we should contact the AKTC.”
Also, he added that since that time, they have not called and he has not spoken with his daughter.
Meanwhile, it is gathered that a military rescue team is currently combing the forest in search of the victims.
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