Abductors Of University Students In Benue Demand N20m Ransom

A top official of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue state who spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday night, said four students were abducted by the gunmen.

“Actually, one of the parents of the kidnapped students has informed the school that the kidnappers have contacted him and that they are demanding N20m as ransom,” the official said.

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The official further disclosed that four students, all males, were abducted on Saturday night. Asked if the N20m was for the four students, he answered in the affirmative.