Kidnappers of Edo passengers demand N15m ransom per victim
The suspected kidnappers of passengers of an 18-seater bus belonging to New Edo Line and a Toyota Camry along the Owan-Auchi road have reportedly contacted the victims’ families, demanding a N15 million ransom for each person. Gunmen had kidnapped the passengers on September 5, 2025. While 16 of the victims were rescued by the Edo […]
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The suspected kidnappers of passengers of an 18-seater bus belonging to New Edo Line and a Toyota Camry along the Owan-Auchi road have reportedly contacted the victims’ families, demanding a N15 million ransom for each person.
Gunmen had kidnapped the passengers on September 5, 2025. While 16 of the victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command, the kidnappers took the remaining passengers into the bush.
It has been confirmed that the kidnappers allegedly contacted the family of one of the victims, Gloria Ikhaghu, who was returning home after her late father’s funeral rites in the Okpekpe community.
A family source, who wished to remain anonymous, said that Ikhaghu’s abductors demanded for N15 million ransom.
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The source added that the family has pleaded with the kidnappers to spare her, explaining that the amount is too high, especially since they have just finished a burial ceremony.
“We are begging Governor Monday Okpebholo and everyone to assist in the safe return of Gloria, as we don’t have such money,” the source said.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, said he was not aware of the ransom demand.
“I am not aware of the ransom demand, but I can tell you that our men are still combing the bush to rescue the victims,” he said.