Gunmen Attack Funeral Convoy, Abduct Mourners, Demand ₦50 Million Ransom
Suspected gunmen have attacked a funeral convoy, abducting several mourners and demanding a ₦50 million ransom for their release in yet another incident highlighting Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
The victims were reportedly travelling to attend a burial ceremony when the armed attackers ambushed their convoy along the route, forcing several occupants into a nearby forest at gunpoint. The attack threw mourners into panic, with some escaping into the bush while others were whisked away by the assailants.
Relatives of the abducted victims said the kidnappers later contacted the families and demanded a ₦50 million ransom before those in captivity would be released. The development has left the affected families distressed, prompting appeals to security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the victims safely.
The incident has renewed concerns over the persistent wave of kidnappings targeting travellers on Nigerian highways, despite ongoing security operations across the country.
Residents of the affected area have called on the Federal Government and security agencies to strengthen surveillance and increase patrols along major roads to curb the activities of criminal elements.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had yet to release an official statement on the incident or provide updates on rescue efforts.
