Mourners abducted while conveying a woman’s corpse for burial in Benue State have regained their freedom after their families reportedly paid a ransom of ₦2.5 million.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped while travelling with the deceased woman’s body for burial.
According to reports, the kidnappers initially demanded ₦15 million for their release but later agreed to accept ₦2.5 million following negotiations with the victims’ families.
The release has brought relief to their families, who had been anxious about their safety since the abduction.
Further details about the incident, including the exact location of the abduction and the number of people involved, were not immediately available.