Unknown kidnappers have refused to release, Benedict Audu, a medical doctor practising in Abuja, and two others two months after receiving N7 million ransom for their release.
“He planned to actually see his friend who stays in Kastina-Ala, which was why he took that route. Traveling to Kastina-Ala from there takes one hour. But his friend didn’t see him. He was expecting to see him around 9 am. but he didn’t see him.”“At first we thought it was network,” said Mrs Jane. But the situation remained the same for hours.
Usually, she tells him not to follow that way because of insecurity. “So he felt he didn’t want her to worry that’s why he didn’t bother calling. So he didn’t tell her . Days after payment, the family members expected their loved ones but the craved return never happened. “After we paid the ransom we thought they will release them because they usually tell people where to pick the victims from after payment.That was on March 26.After many days of waiting with no contact, the family members were again contacted by some unknown persons who claimed to be connected with the kidnap.
The family requested to speak with their loved ones to ascertain their well-being before any demand could be met but the two couldn’t facilitate this.