Gunmen, on Thursday evening, abducted three relations of former Daily Trust Editor, Malam Ahmed Tahir Ajobe.
The victims include a male and two female including Mr Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir.
They were abducted on their way from a nearby community market in Awo, Ankpa local government area of Kogi State, along the deplorable Ankpa-Adoka-Markudi road.
Recall that Mr. Ajobe lost his mother, Malama Aishetu Tahir on Sunday after a protracted illness.
The victims were said to have gone to the market to purchase items for the 7-day prayers of the ace Journalist’s deceased mother when they were kidnapped.
Although the journalist could not be immediately reached for details on the incident, a family friend said their abductors have demanded for N50 million for the release of the victims.
“Yes, three of Ajobe’s family members were kidnapped at gunpoint at about 3:pm on Thursday.
“The kidnappers reached out on Friday afternoon demanding for N50 million as ransom.
“However, I can’t confirm what the family is offering in the negotiations because I had to leave the community for an emergency in Lokoja.
“What I can say is that no amount has been paid yet and the victims are still in captivity,” he explained.
