Gunmen abduct man taking his sick daughter to hospital in Kwara

Kidnappers of 46-year-old tipper lorry owner in Ilorin, Kwara State, Alhaji Musa Garba Atere, have demanded N30 million ransom from his family for his release.

 

It was gathered that Atere was kidnapped around 6:00 am on Tuesday, February 9, along Ogundele/Madi road in Ilorin West Local Government Area on his way to the General Hospital, Ilorin with his wife and his eight-year-old daughter who was critically sick and needed urgent medical attention when they were ambushed by the gunmen.

 

A family source, who confirmed the incident said the abductors later called his wife demanding for ransom of N30 million which they insisted must be paid before the man could get freedom from his captivators.

 

While narrating her ordeal, the wife of the victim said the kidnappers numbering six, blocked their way and demanded money.

 

"We gave them all in our possession in order to avoid maltreatment but they later took my husband through a nearby bush. I stood helplessly watching my husband being dragged into the bush and crying for help as no one was around to assist.” she lamented.

 

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the State Police Command, Ajayi Okasanmi said that the police was already investigating the matter.