Terrorists demand N30m after abducting 39 children, others in Katsina

Terrorists responsible for the kidnapping of 39 children among other workers at Mai Ruwa Community in Katsina State have reached out to their relatives to demand for N30 million ransom to set them free.

It was learnt that as part of conditions to free the captives, the assailants are asking for a dialogue with the alleged wealthy farm owner who was fortunate to be absent when they stormed his farm and whisked away no fewer than 40 persons working on his farm on 30 October 2022.

Check further reveals that the kidnapped victims comprises of indigenes from different localities within Faskari and Funtua LGA in the state.

Confirming the report, the spokesperson of Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo Isa said the command was on top of the matter as efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims.