Gunmen who kidnapped a medical doctor, Ibrahim Tahir and his brother Abu Tahir
have demanded a ransom of N200 million for their release.
The two brothers were kidnapped in Auchi, Edo State on January 2.
Father of the abductees, Momoh Tahir on Sunday said that kidnappers contacted the family to demand N200 million as ransom.
He said that after much discussion the gunmen reduced the ransom to N100 million, expressing hope that further discussion would lead to a further reduction in the ransom demanded.
He noted that it has been a harrowing experience for the family, praying for the safe return of his children.
He said, “They have been in touch with us since they were kidnapped. They asked for N200 million but we were able to negotiate N100 million. We are still hoping that further discussion will lead to reduction of the ransom demanded.
“It’s a trying period for the family but I pray that they would come back home safely.”
The PPRO of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the abduction of the brothers in Saturday, noted that bush-coming started immediately the police division got the news
She said, “Yes, this unfortunate incident was brought to the attention of the Edo State Police
