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Kidnappers demand N50m for abducted visually impaired victims

Kidnappers demand N50m for abducted visually impaired victims
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Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50m for the release of two visually impaired persons abducted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while returning to Jos from Benue State. Aaron said the victims were among nine persons selected to attend a training programme in Benue State.
Context & Background
  • ✦He said, “They were selected to attend a training in Benue State, and from what I gathered, they took off from Jos.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Tuesday:The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Shindol Aaron, confirmed the abduction in a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro in Jos on Tuesday.Monday:According to him, the incident occurred at around 8pm on Monday in Riyom Local Government Area.yesterday:He added, “This happened yesterday, Monday night, around 8 pm in Riyom LGA.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50m for the release of two visually impaired persons abducted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while returning to Jos from Benue State.
  • ✦Aaron said the victims were among nine persons selected to attend a training programme in Benue State.
  • ✦He said, “They were selected to attend a training in Benue State, and from what I gathered, they took off from Jos.
Key Facts:Tuesday: The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Shindol Aaron, confirmed the abduction in a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro in Jos on Tuesday.Monday: According to him, the incident occurred at around 8pm on Monday in Riyom Local Government Area.yesterday: He added, “This happened yesterday, Monday night, around 8 pm in Riyom LGA.
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Kidnappers have demanded a N50m ransom for two visually impaired persons abducted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while returning to Jos.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the latest development regarding Benue State?

Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50m for the release of two visually impaired persons abducted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while returning to Jos from Benue State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

Aaron said the victims were among nine persons selected to attend a training programme in Benue State.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Shindol Aaron, confirmed the abduction in a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro in Jos on Tuesday.

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