The kidnappers of six Nigerian Law School students have demanded a ransom of N20 million for each victim, totaling N120 million. The students were abducted on Saturday while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State. The incident occurred in Benue State, and the kidnappers have established contact with the relatives and colleagues of the victims to negotiate the ransom payment.
The identities of the abducted students have been confirmed as Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David. According to a fellow law student, Damilare Adenola, the abduction took place along the route between Wukari in Taraba State and a part of Benue State, an area known for insecurity and frequent attacks on travelers.
A student who spoke in anonymity revealed that one of the victims managed to make contact with a classmate and demanded a ransom of N20 million for his release. The student, Chisom, said, “When I tried one of them again, he picked up the call. There was noise in the background, but when he finally spoke, he screamed that he had been kidnapped and told a colleague to send N20m for his release.” The matter has been reported to the police, and efforts are being made to secure the release of the abducted students.
The kidnapping of the law students has raised concerns about the safety of travelers in the region. The area where the abduction occurred is known for its insecurity, and the incident highlights the need for increased security measures to protect citizens and students. The Nigerian Law School has not yet issued an official statement on the matter, but the incident is being closely monitored by the authorities.
The demand for ransom by the kidnappers has sparked fears that the situation may escalate if the demands are not met. The police and other security agencies are working to apprehend the kidnappers and secure the release of the abducted students. The incident has also raised questions about the safety and security of students traveling to and from school, and the need for increased measures to protect them.
