The abductors of Muhammed Sanni Idris, Niger state commissioner for information, have demanded N500 million in ransom.
Idris was abducted from Baban Tunga, his hometown in Tafa Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Monday.
The bandits according to Daily Trust report, have since established contact to make their demand known.
“The kidnappers are demanding for N500m ransom while marathon security meetings presided over by Deputy Governor have just ended at the government house but no details of the meeting,” the source told the publication.
Secretary to the Government of Niger state, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, earlier on Monday confirmed the abduction, saying it happened around 1am.
He said security personnel are already on the trail of his abductors, expressing hope that they would be able to trace and rescue him unhurt.
“He was kidnapped in the early hours of today around 1am at Baban tunga in Tafa local government. Security are already on the trail of the kidnappers, we hope they would discover him soon and rescue him unharm,” he said.
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