Gunmen Abduct 2 Visually Impaired Persons In Plateau, Demand N50m Ransom

Two visually impaired persons have reportedly been abducted by suspected gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, with their abductors allegedly demanding N50 million ransom for their release.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the victims were said to be members of the Nigeria Association for the Blind in Plateau State and were among a delegation that travelled from Jos to Benue State to attend a programme.

A member of the association, Ishaya Ayuba Danjatau, who confirmed the incident to VANGUARD said the victims were abducted on Monday night while returning to Jos after receiving information that the programme had been postponed.

Danjatau said the delegation had reached...