Two visually impaired persons who were abducted by gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have regained their freedom after spending days in captivity.
The victims were kidnapped on Monday night while travelling from Jos. Their abductors reportedly demanded a ransom of ₦50 million for their release.
The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Shindol Aaron, confirmed their release during a telephone interview, stating that they regained their freedom on Wednesday night.
According to Aaron, the victims were released between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. He added that he had spoken with their relatives, who confirmed that they had been picked up and were on their way back to town.
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He also disclosed that the suspected kidnappers had been apprehended by security operatives.
The victims were among nine passengers travelling in a vehicle to attend a training programme in Benue State. However, they reportedly turned back around Akwanga after learning that the programme had been rescheduled.
Seven other passengers in the vehicle were said to have escaped during the attack.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest of the suspects were not immediately disclosed.
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