Justin Tyopuusu, JalingoThe gunmen who kidnapped the member representing Takum I in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Hosea Ibi, have allegedly demanded N75m for his release. A family source who pleaded anonymity told The PUNCH on Thursday that the kidnappers have contacted a family friend, who is also a lawmaker in the State House of Assembly, with the ransom demand. He, however, refused to disclose the name of the family friend and whether the family was willing to pay the ransom to secure the release of the lawmaker. When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP David Misal, said the Taraba State Police Command was not aware of the ransom being demanded by the kidnappers.

Source: Punch January 04, 2018 08:15 UTC