…Demand N30m ransom from relatives
Terrorists responsible for the kidnapping of 39 children, among other workers, at Mai Ruwa Community in Katsina State, have reached out to their relatives to demand for N30 million ransom to set them free.
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The kidnapped victims comprise indigenes from different localities within Faskari and Funtua LGA in the state.
A source told Vanguard: “The farm owner was lucky not to be around when the assailants came calling. Only his farm supervisor and the children were on the farm and they have called some of the parents asking for N30m ransom.
“They are also insisting that they must speak with the farm owner. Maybe to also demand for ransom before they allow him to continue harvesting his farm produce,” a source disclosed.
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Confirming the report, the spokesperson of Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo Isa said the command was on top of the matter as efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims.
“Yes, we are aware of the development and we are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure their rescue,” Gambo told Vanguard.