Abductors of Federal Ministry of Defence Directors Demand N150m

Reports say abductors of six directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence along the Kabba–Lokoja highway in Kogi State are now demanding N150 million for their release. They were kidnapped on November 10, 2025, while traveling from Lagos to Abuja for a Directorate-level promotion examination. Sources described the incident as a well-coordinated ambush. A family source, while confirming the demand, said, “We are still in shock over the whole incident. To worsen our pain, the kidnappers are demanding N150 million to free all six of them. Where and how can we raise such an outrageous amount? We are appealing to the kidnappers to release our breadwinners unharmed. This is all we can say.” The victims are Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, Mrs. C. Emeribe, Mrs. Helen Ezeakor, Mrs. C. Ladoye, Mrs. J. Onwuzurike, and Mrs. Catherine Essien.