Security operatives have commenced a rescue operation for a kidnapped official of the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, and two others in the Federal Capital Territory.
Gunmen abducted Akor, a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, along with two others from their residence in the Mpape area of the FCT on Friday night, March 21.
A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Punch on Saturday that the kidnappers had contacted the families of the victims, demanding a N100m ransom for their release
“About three people were kidnapped on Friday night in the Mpape area. A DHQ official, Akor, was among them. The kidnappers have already reached out to their families and are demanding N100m ransom,” the source said.
A security source told the publication that security operatives, comprising police officers and troops, had launched an operation to rescue the victims.
“The operation to rescue her and others has started and is ongoing. Police and soldiers are already on it,” the source said.
Source: Linda Ikeji
