Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Gunmen who kidnapped a medical doctor, Ibrahim Tahir and his brother Abu Tahir
have placed calls to the family, demanding a ransom of N200 million for their release.
Truth Live News Media reports that the two brothers were abducted in Auchi, Edo State on January 2.
Father of the kidnapped victims, Momoh Tahir on Sunday said that kidnappers contacted the family to demand N200 million as ransom.
He said that after much discussion the gunmen reduced the ransom to N100 million, expressing hope that further discussion would lead to a further reduction in the ransom demanded.
Mr. Tahir said that it has been a harrowing experience for the family, praying for the safe return of his children.
His words, “They have been in touch with us since they were kidnapped. They asked for N200 million but we were able to negotiate N100 million. We are still hoping that further discussion will lead to reduction of the ransom demanded.
“It’s a trying period for the family but I pray that they would come back home safely.”
However, the Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the abduction of the brothers, said that bush-combing started immediately the police division got the news
“Yes, this unfortunate incident was brought to the attention of the Edo State Police”, she said.