Nine months after the abduction of a Permanent Commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Ahmed Mohammed, his captors have reportedly demanded an additional N300 million for his release despite already receiving N40 million from his family.
Mohammed was kidnapped on September 29, 2025, along the Mokwa–Ibbi Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State while travelling to Minna for an official government assignment. His abduction occurred just weeks before the state’s local government elections, where he was expected to carry out official electoral duties.
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According to reports, the kidnappers recently re-established contact with the family, insisting that the commissioner would not be released unless the fresh ransom demand was met. The family, however, said it could not raise such a huge amount.
A relative of the victim disclosed that the abductors have been calling regularly to press for payment, adding that the family is overwhelmed by the latest demand.
The family appealed to the Niger State Government and relevant security agencies to intervene, stressing that Mohammed was kidnapped while carrying out official responsibilities for the state government.
The case highlights the growing insecurity in parts of the country, where kidnappers continue to demand increasingly large ransoms from victims’ families despite previous payments. Authorities have yet to announce any breakthrough in efforts to secure the commissioner’s release.
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