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Bandits demand N500m for kidnapped Niger commissioner

By Uchechi Ojo August 11, 2021525 views

The kidnappers of Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Muhammad Idris, have reportedly contacted members of his family, demanding a ransom of N500 million for his release.

It was gathered that the kidnappers, who abducted the commissioner on Sunday in his home town, Baban Tunga in Tafa Local Government Area of the state, got in touch with his family, yesterday.

Meanwhile, the state government has held an emergency security meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Ahmad Ketso, to strategise on the immediate release of the commissioner and others still in the hands of the kidnappers.

Details of the security meeting was not made public as no official statement was issued.

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