Abductors of Two Taraba University Students Demand N50m Ransom

The abductors of the two students of the Federal University Wukari in Taraba State are demanding a ransom of N50m in exchange for the freedom of the students.

Abductors of Two Taraba University Students Demand N50m Ransom

The Head of Information and Protocol Unit of the institution, Mrs. Ashu Agbu, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with journalists on Sunday.

According to him, the abductors revealed that they came for the owner of the eatery and not his staff and will return them to get him.

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In her words, “They are demanding a ransom of N50m to free the two students. Since the incident, security agencies and youths of the area are combing the surrounding forests and bush paths to apprehend the kidnappers and will not relent until the students are rescued alive and safe”.

Agbu however, disclosed that an expanded meeting will be held on Monday, April 8 with security agencies, and local, state, and Federal Government representatives, to find a lasting solution to the insecurity affecting the institution.

Recall that the students were picked on Wednesday, April 3 at about 10:pm at a shop close to the busy area, accommodating students staying outside the school premises.