There is growing grief and anger among family members of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba, who is feared to have been killed by bandits despite the payment of a ₦10 million ransom for his release.
According to relatives, the young corps member was kidnapped by armed bandits, who later contacted the family and demanded a huge ransom in exchange for his freedom. After days of frantic efforts and negotiations, the family reportedly raised and paid the demanded ₦10 million in hopes of securing his safe return.
However, their hopes have now been shattered as the family believes Abba may have been killed by his captors even after the payment was made.
Sources close to the family said communication with the kidnappers stopped after the ransom was delivered, raising fears about the safety of the abducted corps member. The development has left relatives devastated and searching for answers.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing insecurity in parts of the country, where kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common, with victims often held for days or weeks before their families can secure their release.
Family members are now calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the situation.