Family Struggles as Kidnappers Demand N60m for Couple’s Release
A couple in Nigeria has been kidnapped, and their family has paid a N10 million ransom for their release. However, the kidnappers are now demanding an additional N60 million.
The couple, Mallam Yakubu Dada, a retired civil servant, and his wife, were abducted in December 2024.
Their family sold a house, car, and other belongings to raise the initial ransom. Despite this, the kidnappers have refused to release the couple and are now demanding the additional sum.
This situation highlights the severe challenges posed by kidnapping in Nigeria, where families are often forced to sell assets to meet ransom demands.
