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Gunmen abduct two visually impaired persons in Plateau, demand N50m ransom

Gunmen abduct two visually impaired persons in Plateau, demand N50m ransom
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The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night. … as seven escape By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while they were returning to Jos from Benue State, with their abductors demanding N50 million ransom for their release.
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  • ✦Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, who confirmed the incident, said the victims were abducted around 8pm in Riyom LGA.
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Monday:The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night.yesterday:He said, “This incident happened yesterday, Monday, in the night, around 8pm around Riyom LGA.” “I have not spoken with the kidnappers, but I was told that they were asking for ransom from somebody who spoke with them.” Aaron said the incident had been reported to security agencies, adding that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the victims.
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  • ✦The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night.
  • ✦… as seven escape By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while they were returning to Jos from Benue State, with their abductors demanding N50 million ransom for their release.
  • ✦Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, who confirmed the incident, said the victims were abducted around 8pm in Riyom LGA.
Key Facts:Monday: The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night.yesterday: He said, “This incident happened yesterday, Monday, in the night, around 8pm around Riyom LGA.” “I have not spoken with the kidnappers, but I was told that they were asking for ransom from somebody who spoke with them.” Aaron said the incident had been reported to security agencies, adding that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the victims.
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Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while they were returning...

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What is the latest development regarding Benue State?

The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

… as seven escape By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while they were returning to Jos from Benue State, with their abductors demanding N50 million ransom for their release.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The victims were among nine persons travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State, while seven others reportedly escaped when the vehicle came under attack on Monday night.

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