Gunmen have abducted a primary school teacher, Mrs Amina Hussain, from her residence in Kauru community, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, demanding ₦50 million for her release.
A family member, Suwaiba Abdullahi, confirmed the incident, stating that the victim teaches at an LEA Primary School in the community.
According to her, Hussain was kidnapped on Tuesday while her husband was away in Lafia on an official assignment.
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She disclosed that the abductors contacted the family after the incident and demanded ₦50 million as ransom before releasing the teacher.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said he had seen reports of the abduction circulating on social media.
He added that he would make further enquiries before providing additional information about the incident.
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