Insecurity: Kidnappers Demand N30m Ransom For Victims From Nigerian Army Estate in Abuja

A ransom of more than N30 million has been demanded by kidnappers who assaulted the Nigerian Army estate in Kurudu, Abuja, in order to free Barrister Cyril Adikwu’s wife and two of his in-laws.

According to THE MATRIX, the kidnapping happened on Thursday night at around 10:00 p.m.

Adikwu, who was able to flee his home on the estate during the invasion, disclosed that he is in direct contact with the abductors, who have established a deadline for the ransom payment.

Recounting how it happened, Adikwu said, “It all happened on Thursday at about 10:00 pm when a vehicle containing those who were kidnapped drove into my compound, and then all of a sudden the kidnappers followed the vehicle into my compound.

“There were about 8 of them, and they walked through the bush path over the hill to the other side.”

Adikwu stated that he is traumatized by the incident, and the kidnappers have been actively communicating with him, stressing the urgency of the ransom payment.

While not disclosing the exact amount demanded, Adikwu confirmed that it exceeds N30 million.

“I was called to provide a ransom; I don’t want to mention the amount because already false information is everywhere in the media about the whole incident, but I can assure you it’s more than 30 million,” he told THE MATRIX