Terrorists demand N300m after N40m ransom payment for kidnapped INEC Commissioner

Terrorists have demanded an extra N300 million ransom from the family of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, NSIEC, Permanent Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed, nine months after his abduction.

This is after the family of the victim has reportedly paid N40 million to the kidnappers to secure his release.

Recall that terrorists kidnapped Ahmed along the Mokwa–Ibbi Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on September 29, 2025, while travelling to Minna for an official assignment.

The incident happened shortly before the November 1, 2025 local government elections in the state, where he was expected to participate in official duties.

According to Daily Trust, a family member, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the abductors contacted the family again on Monday and asked whether they were ready to meet the fresh ransom demand.

The family member said the terrorists informed the family that an additional N300 million would be required before Ahmed would be released, but the family said it could not raise the amount.

“They call almost every day. It was only yesterday (Tuesday) that they did not call. They requested for additional N300 million. We are appealing to the Niger State Government to come to our aid and secure his release.

“He was kidnapped while on an official engagement of the Niger State Government,” the family member said.