Residents of Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse, Abuja are living in palpable fear as the aftermath of a horrifying incident unfolds.Â
The incident involved the abduction of ten individuals from the area by gunmen armed with sophisticated weapons on January 7.
Tragically, three of the abducted persons have lost their lives, sending shockwaves through the community.
The ruthless kidnappers, aiming to intensify the pressure on the victims’ families, reportedly took this drastic step to issue a stern warning during ransom negotiations.
According to recent reports, the initial demand for a ransom of N60 million per person has escalated dramatically.
The kidnappers now insist on a total sum of N700 million for the release of all ten victims. This alarming increase in the ransom demand has added to the distress of the affected families.
Furthermore, it has come to light that the assailants attributed the killing of the three victims to the perceived delay in meeting the initial ransom demand.
This development underscores the ruthless nature of the criminals, who are willing to take extreme measures when their demands are not promptly met.
Despite the gravity of the situation, attempts to obtain comments from the Police Public Relations Officer in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command have proven futile as of the latest press time.
The unsettling turn of events in Sagwari Layout Estate serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges faced by communities and the urgent need for effective measures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
