Kidnappers abduct two visually impaired individuals in Plateau

The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Shindol Aaron, on Tuesday, cried out over the kidnapping of two visually impaired individuals by suspected kidnappers alongside the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

In an announcement on Tuesday, Aaron mentioned the victims have been amongst 9 individuals chosen to attend a coaching programme in Benue State.

He added that “They were selected to attend a training in Benue State and from what I gathered, they took off from Jos, and along the way, they got information that the event had been postponed to another day and they were asked to return to their station.”

He said it was on their way back to Jos that they encountered some kidnappers who abducted them.

“They were nine in the vehicle. Seven of them escaped, and two were abducted. So, right now, we have a male and a lady in their custody,” he disclosed.

According to him, the incident occurred around 8pm on Monday in Riyom Local Government Area.

He added, “This thing happened yesterday, Monday night around 8 pm around Riyom LGA.

“I have not spoken with the kidnappers, but I was told that they were asking for ransom from somebody who spoke with them.”

Aaron mentioned the incident had been reported to safety companies and that efforts have been being made to safe the victims’ launch.

Another member of the affiliation, who additionally confirmed the kidnapping, mentioned the abductors had demanded a N50m ransom.

“The kidnappers have reached out, and they’re demanding N50m earlier than they may free the 2 individuals of their custody.

“Where do they want us to get the money from?” the member asked.

Efforts to get the reaction of the Plateau State Police Command’s spokesperson, Alabo Alfred were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.