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Kidnappers demand N25m for nine corps members, driver abducted in Ogun

Kidnappers demand N25m for nine corps members, driver abducted in Ogun
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Abigeal said the family learnt of the abduction after one of the corps members travelling in the vehicle escaped and contacted another family member shortly after 7pm on Tuesday. According to her, the victims were travelling from Ijebu-Ode towards Ibadan when their vehicle was attacked shortly after 7pm.
Context & Background
  • ✦One of the victims, identified as Dapo, is a recently discharged corps member who completed his national service in Edo State last week.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N25 million and reportedly given the families a Thursday deadline to pay.last week:One of the victims, identified as Dapo, is a recently discharged corps member who completed his national service in Edo State last week.Tuesday:He was reportedly travelling to Ibadan when the incident occurred on Tuesday.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦Abigeal said the family learnt of the abduction after one of the corps members travelling in the vehicle escaped and contacted another family member shortly after 7pm on Tuesday.
  • ✦According to her, the victims were travelling from Ijebu-Ode towards Ibadan when their vehicle was attacked shortly after 7pm.
  • ✦One of the victims, identified as Dapo, is a recently discharged corps member who completed his national service in Edo State last week.
Key Facts:Thursday: The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N25 million and reportedly given the families a Thursday deadline to pay.last week: One of the victims, identified as Dapo, is a recently discharged corps member who completed his national service in Edo State last week.Tuesday: He was reportedly travelling to Ibadan when the incident occurred on Tuesday.Tuesday: Abigeal said the family learnt of the abduction after one of the corps members travelling in the vehicle escaped and contacted another family member shortly after 7pm on Tuesday.
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By Adeola Badru Families of 10 travellers, including nine members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a driver, have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to secure their release after they were abducted along the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan road in Ogun State.

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What is the latest development regarding Ibadan?

Abigeal said the family learnt of the abduction after one of the corps members travelling in the vehicle escaped and contacted another family member shortly after 7pm on Tuesday.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

According to her, the victims were travelling from Ijebu-Ode towards Ibadan when their vehicle was attacked shortly after 7pm.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N25 million and reportedly given the families a Thursday deadline to pay.

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