Two visually impaired persons abducted in Plateau
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Verified Synthesis~32s readGunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. 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.
Context & Background
- ✦Along the way, they got information that the event had been postponed to another day and they were asked to return to their station.” “So, it was on their way back to Jos that they encountered some kidnappers who abducted them.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Monday:Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.₦50 million:The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million.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.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- 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.
- Along the way, they got information that the event had been postponed to another day and they were asked to return to their station.” “So, it was on their way back to Jos that they encountered some kidnappers who abducted them.
Key Facts:Monday: Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.₦50 million: The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million.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.2027: Again, Sahabi Ya’u Wins APC Zamfara North Senatorial Primaries Fintiri inaugurates 3,000-member APC campaign council, targets victory in 2027 According to Danjatau, 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.
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Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom...
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Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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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.
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Gunmen on Monday abducted two visually impaired persons along Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
