Kidnappers Demand N50 Million for Release of Last Abducted A’Ibom NYSC Graduate

Kidnappers in Zamfara State are demanding a ransom of N50 million for the release of Bassey Daniel, the last of eight recently abducted graduates from Akwa Ibom State.

Margaret Daniel, the mother of the victim, shared her distressing situation with Vanguard in her community, Afaha Ube Itam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Overwhelmed with emotion, Mrs. Daniel expressed her despair over the impossible ransom demand.

“I am just a petty trader, selling akara and bread. How can I raise such an amount? I am helpless,” she said tearfully. “When they mentioned that amount, I fell sick. Why my only son? They kidnapped nine people that day in Zamfara; the other eight are free, but they want N50 million for my son.

His father died when he was just three. I raised him alone, sent him to school with the little I earned. I have suffered so much. I appeal to the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, the NYSC officials, and security agencies to help bring my only son back.”

Another family member, Mr. Imoh, expressed gratitude for the efforts made by security agencies and the NYSC management to secure the release of the other victims. He also pleaded for their continued assistance to free Bassey.

“We are worried. Seeing corps members in their uniforms makes his mother very sad. We are begging for help,” Imoh said.

It is worth noting that the second-to-last victim, a female, was freed on June 12, 2024, amid speculations that her family paid a significant undisclosed amount for her release.