Kidnappers Demand ₦25 Million For Abducted Man’s Freedom

• A Nigerian man was kidnapped in Nasarawa State.
• The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of ₦25 million for his release.
• The incident has raised significant concern in the community.

A Nigerian man has been abducted in Nasarawa State, with his kidnappers demanding a hefty ransom of ₦25 million for his release. The alarming incident has sparked widespread concern, especially after a relative of the victim took to social media to seek urgent assistance.

The distress call was made on X (formerly Twitter), where the relative pleaded for support to secure the victim’s freedom and prevent any harm. The post quickly gained traction, drawing sympathy and calls for swift intervention from authorities and the public.

Kidnapping has become a growing menace in Nigeria, with criminals targeting individuals for ransom payments. Many families face immense emotional and financial distress as they struggle to meet the demands of abductors. Despite government efforts to curb the rising insecurity, incidents like this continue to occur, raising concerns over safety and law enforcement effectiveness in the region.

Local authorities have yet to release an official statement on the matter, but concerned citizens are urging security agencies to take immediate action. The victim’s family remains hopeful that he will be safely reunited with them soon.

As the situation unfolds, Nigerians continue to call for stronger measures to combat kidnapping and ensure the safety of citizens across the country.

The post read: “Good afternoon, everyone. Please, I need your urgent help. My family has less than two hours to save my uncle from herdsmen, or they’ll kill him. He was kidnapped this morning in Nasarawa, and they’re demanding ₦25 million before 5 p.m. 😭😭.”

“We need trackers or funds. This is very urgent. Please, we have less than two hours to get help. I don’t want my uncle to die 😭😭. I don’t even know whether to solicit funds or find trackers, as time is against us.”

As the post circulated online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section, offering suggestions and expressing their support.

See some reactions below:

@SampsonObi52361: “And our police can arrest people through comments sections but can’t track kidnappers.”

@cielupsky: “This country is something. Hoping for good news.”

@Urhiemefe_: “It’s already past 5PM, hope He made it out alive? Omo. This country is hell.”

@Brighter6N: “The way they call this million thing ehh.. e come be like minimum wage nah 10million.”

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