Kidnappers demand ransom for Benue church worshipers
Three to four sentences introducing the story. The abductors of nine worshipers at St John’s Catholic Church, Ojije in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, have demanded a ransom for their release. The victims, including women and youths, were taken while holding a vigil at the church. Family members say the kidnappers first demanded N100m and later reduced the amount to N30m after negotiations. Security agencies have been deployed, but the victims have not yet been rescued.
What happened
- Nine worshipers were abducted from St John’s Catholic Church, Ojije in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
- The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100m from the victims’ families.
- After negotiations, the ransom was reduced to N30m.
- Families are seeking help from the public and appealing for assistance to raise the ransom.
- Security agencies have been deployed, but the kidnappers have not been apprehended and the victims remain in captivity.
