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Kidnappers Demands N20 Million To Release Army Captain, Two Others Nigerian Soldiers In Ondo

Some kidnappers have demanded N20 million as ransom money for the release of an army captain and two other soldiers in Ondo State.

The three soldiers were said to have been abducted along the Auga/Akunnu Akoko area of the state, when they were traveling for a military operation.

A soldier at the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Barracks, Akure, confirmed the abduction of the officers saying:

“I learnt they were abducted around the border of Akoko in Isua and they were taken into the bush.

“In fact, the kidnappers have established contacts with the wife of one of them.

“They are asking them to bring the sum of N20m as their ransom before they could be released.

“Although, our men are in the bush working with the police to ensure the officers are rescue.”

Ondo State Police spokesperson, Tee-Leo Ikoro, also confirmed the abduction, adding that a manhunt for the kidnappers had begun.

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Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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