Kidnappers of Ekiti Trader Demand N6m Ransom

Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti

The kidnappers of a popular trader, Alhaja Nusirat Saliu of Iyemero Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have demanded a sum of N6 million to facilitate her release from captivity.

Panic was on Saturday evening enveloped the people of the town, as gun-wielding kidnappers invaded the community and abducted Alhaja Saliu.

In the process of invasion, which was accompanied with sporadic gunshots, a man known to be a farmer, was macheted in the head and sustained severe head injury during the dastardly operation.

A source told journalists in Ado Ekiti yesterday that the abductors had contacted the family of the captive and demanded a sum of N6 million.

“They contacted the family on Tuesday after waiting for three days and demanded a sum of N6 million. Where can they get such amount?

“But they are still negotiating by reducing to N2 million. I learnt they have accepted, but they have not been able to raise the money”.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Sunday Abutu, said serious pressure was still being mounted by police operatives, the military, Amotekun as well as the local hunters to ensure her release.

“I want to assure the public that this will continue until we achieve success.

“As for the ransom being allegedly demanded, I think I am just hearing that. However, we want the people to help us with useful information that will help the police to rescue the victim and arrest the suspects”.