Kogi Crisis: Journalist’s Family Abducted, Gunmen Demand Huge Ransom
In Kogi State, gunmen abducted three family members of a journalist in the Greenland community near the 500 Housing Estate in Ganaja, Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
The incident occurred on Monday night around 9 p.m., as the attackers reportedly targeted a retired security officer but ended up taking others instead.
The gunmen fired sporadically during the raid, causing panic among residents.
The kidnappers have since contacted the victims’ family, demanding a ransom of ₦50 million.
The community’s chairman confirmed the incident, which has been reported to the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Shockingly, the kidnappers also left a threatening letter indicating plans for another attack, escalating tension in the area. Police authorities are yet to provide a detailed response as investigations continue.