Yet-to-be-identified bandits have demanded N4 million as a ransom for the release of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member kidnapped in Zamfara State.
Armed gunmen allegedly kidnapped eight members of the NYSC along a highway last weekend.
The fresh graduates were alleged to be on their way from Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to Sokoto State to participate in the required National Service when their van was stopped.
In a phone call with Channels Television on Friday, Emmanuel Etteh, the father of one of the victims, Glory Thomas, confirmed the latest development.
Etteh stated that the bandits phoned him with their phone number to inform him of his daughter’s kidnapping and demanded N4 million to guarantee her return.
“They called me with their line; they asked me to pay N4 million. I spoke with my daughter because I asked how they wanted us to pay; she said we should contact the AKTC,” the troubled father said.
“Since that time, they have not called, and I have not spoken with my daughter. I don’t know if they have released them, but my daughter has not called me.”
Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Command has yet to react to the abduction.