Three young men from Plateau State, identified as Kweti Jonathan Menje, Habila Sunday, and Samuel, have reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi State on their way back to Jos from Akure, Ondo State, where they had gone on a business venture.
According to a post shared on the Facebook page of the Jenta Adamu Central Youth Council on Tuesday, the victims, all residents of Jenta Adamu, a suburb of Jos North Local Government Area, were abducted on Monday by the gunmen who intercepted the vehicle they were traveling in and whisked them and other passengers to an unknown destination.
The post added that the kidnappers have contacted the families of the victims and have made ransom demands of N10 million each with a deadline for the payment to be made or they will be killed.
The post reads:
“Greetings to the good people of Plateau State. We received a distressing report this evening that three (3) of our young men from Jenta Adamu, Jos, were kidnapped in Kogi State while returning from Akure, Ondo State, where they had gone for a business trip.
“The Central Youth Council Jenta Adamu ward (CYC JAW) wishes to bring to the attention of the government, security agencies, and the general public the unfortunate kidnapping of three young men all in their thirties.
“According to information received from their families, the victims were abducted by suspected Fulani gunmen while on their journey home. Following the incident, the kidnappers established contact with the families and are demanding a ransom of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) for each victim before they can be released.
“The parents and relatives of the victims have separately confirmed the details of the incident, and their accounts are consistent, indicating the authenticity of the reports and the seriousness of the situation.
“This disturbing development has created fear, pain, and anxiety among family members, friends, and the entire community. We therefore call on the Federal Government, Ondo State Government, security agencies, traditional leaders, and all relevant stakeholders to take immediate and decisive action to secure the safe and unconditional release of the victims.”
The group also called for prayers and support for the affected families in these trying times.
“We also appeal to members of the public to support the families through prayers and by providing any useful information that may assist security agencies in their rescue efforts.
“The safety of citizens must remain a top priority, and urgent intervention is needed to prevent further loss of lives and restore confidence in public security,” it further stated.
Security agencies are yet to react to the reported incident.
Don’t Miss
NMA confirms release of abducted doctor in Abia
