Breaking: Gunmen kidnap Defence HQ official, two others, demand N100m ransom

Gunmen in Abuja have kidnapped a Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, who is attached to the Defence Headquarters, along with two other individuals.

The abduction occurred at their residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday night. On Saturday, the kidnappers contacted the families of the hostages, demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release.

The information was provided by a source who wished to remain anonymous. “Three individuals were abducted on Friday night in the Mpape area, including a DHQ official, Lt. Akor. The kidnappers have contacted their families and are insisting on a N100 million ransom,” the source said.

Attempts to get a response from the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, and the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, were unsuccessful, as they had not responded to messages.

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When approached for comments, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, stated that she would verify the incident and provide further details.

“I will confirm and get back to you shortly,” she said.

The abduction has heightened concerns over the worsening security situation in the nation’s capital, as cases of kidnappings and violent crimes continue to escalate.

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