Gunmen Abduct Two Visually Impaired Persons In Plateau

Gunmen have kidnapped two visually impaired individuals in Plateau State and demanded N50 million ransom for his or her launch.

The Victims have been kidnapped round 8pm on Monday alongside Riyom Road in Riyom Local Government Area whereas returning to Jos after a programme they have been scheduled to attend in Benue State was postponed.

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.

Danjatau stated the victims have been a part of a delegation of individuals with disabilities travelling from Plateau to Benue for a programme convened by the state governor.

He defined that the delegation obtained details about the postponement whereas round Akwanga and determined to return to Jos.

However, the car was intercepted by the gunmen alongside Riyom Road.

Danjatau stated the abductors contacted the affiliation’s chief round 7am on Tuesday utilizing one of many victims’ telephones and demanded N50 million ransom.

The Plateau State Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, additionally confirmed the kidnapping.

Aaron stated 9 individuals have been within the car when the gunmen struck, however seven managed to flee whereas the 2 victims have been taken away.

He stated the victims, comprising a person and a girl, have been amongst these chosen to attend the coaching in Benue earlier than the occasion was postponed.

The spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alabo Alfred, had but to answer enquiries as of press time.