Gunmen kidnap two visually impaired persons in Plateau, demand N50m ransom
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Verified Synthesis~32s readGunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. He said the victims while on their way, received information about the postponement of the programme around Akwanga and subsequently made a u-turn to return to Jos, but were unfortunately intercepted around Riyom and abducted.
Context & Background
- ✦According to Danjatau, the victims were part of a delegation of persons with disabilities who were on their way from Plateau to Benue State to attend a programme convened by the Benue State Governor.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Monday:The victims were kidnapped along Riyom Road on Monday, November 2, 2026.Tuesday:Ishaya Ayuba Danjatau, a member of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, to which the victims belong, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Tuesday morning, November 3.Tuesday:The abductors contacted our leader around 7: a. m on Tuesday, using one of the victims’ phones to communicate, and demanded N50 million ransom for their release," he said.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- He said the victims while on their way, received information about the postponement of the programme around Akwanga and subsequently made a u-turn to return to Jos, but were unfortunately intercepted around Riyom and abducted.
- According to Danjatau, the victims were part of a delegation of persons with disabilities who were on their way from Plateau to Benue State to attend a programme convened by the Benue State Governor.
Key Facts:Monday: The victims were kidnapped along Riyom Road on Monday, November 2, 2026.Tuesday: Ishaya Ayuba Danjatau, a member of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, to which the victims belong, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Tuesday morning, November 3.Tuesday: The abductors contacted our leader around 7: a. m on Tuesday, using one of the victims’ phones to communicate, and demanded N50 million ransom for their release," he said.
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What is the latest development regarding Benue State?
Gunmen have abducted two visually impaired persons in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
He said the victims while on their way, received information about the postponement of the programme around Akwanga and subsequently made a u-turn to return to Jos, but were unfortunately intercepted around Riyom and abducted.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The victims were kidnapped along Riyom Road on Monday, November 2, 2026.
