ABUJA — On Sunday, Gunmen reportedly kidnapped three family members in Pegi, a town in the Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to a report by The Cable, the victims are a mother and two daughters. The men reportedly invaded their apartment in the early hours of Sunday, kidnapping the entire family.
Daniel Ndipaya, the Police spokesperson in FCT, confirmed the incident on Monday.
The attackers reportedly pulled down the barbed wire from the fence, broke the windows before gaining entry into the house.
A certain pastor, Gabriel Oladapo was identified as the head of the family of the abducted. He was reportedly out of Abuja when the attack happened.
The kidnappers have reportedly demanded the sum of N50 million as ransom.
The abductors who contacted the family of the victims initially demanded N100 million but later reduced it to N50 million.
However, Ndipaya noted that the command will ensure the release of the victims unhurt.
“Efforts are being made by the Command to ensure victims are rescued,” he said.
- Breaking: Ohanaeze President General, George Obiozor, confirmed dead - December 28, 2022
- US to support NDLEA on improved intelligence gathering capacity - December 27, 2022
- Why diversified HIV/AIDS prevention tools matter for women - December 26, 2022
