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Kogi Abductee Says Kidnappers Beat Him Over ₦500,000 Ransom Offer

Kogi Abductee Says Kidnappers Beat Him Over ₦500,000 Ransom Offer

Victor Anyichie, one of 16 people rescued after an abduction in Kogi State, says kidnappers severely beat him when he told them his family could raise only ₦500,000. The victims were reportedly seized after gunmen attacked commuters on roads in Ofu Local Government Area. Anyichie said the gang demanded ransoms ranging from ₦2 million for children to as much as ₦100 million for some adults. He said the abductors used a red Toyota Yaris to block their bus, then opened fire and forced the passengers into captivity. The victims were later rescued during a joint operation involving the military, police and local vigilantes.

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E
emeka

What more can be done to make roads around Ofu safer for commuters, especially when gunmen can target people travelling through the area?

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Y
yemi

Would more visible patrols and better emergency reporting points make travellers feel safer on that route?

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H
hala

The reported beating over a ransom amount shows how cruel these kidnappers are. Sixteen people being rescued is a relief, but the trauma may linger.

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K
kaka

Rescue is important, but it should not become the only headline. Preventing attacks on commuters in the first place needs equal attention.

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K
kris

Authorities should improve patrols and response around vulnerable routes in Ofu, while travellers get clear safety advisories before making journeys.

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