The kidnappers of some six travellers in the Delta State axis of the Benin-Warri Highway have demanded N10m ransom to free them.
The hapless travellers were travelling in a Toyota Sienna van when they were seized by gun-totting men last Friday.
Reports have now emerged that the criminals have contacted the families of the victims with a ransom note of N10,000,000 to secure their release.
“The kidnappers seized the vehicle and drove the driver and his passengers into the bush,” a witness said.
A source identified as Irene Apiki said the driver and two passengers later broke out from the kidnappers’ den and escaped.
The incident is stoking up anger against the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and the police command, with residents demanding that the authorities rise to address insecurity challenges in the state.
Commenting on a social media post on the matter, Iyalagha Rogers Ufuoma Efenarhua, said the police team, Delta Hawk, should focus on security along the highway, instead of mounting roadblocks on streets.
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