Kidnappers of four pupils, a teacher and vice principal of Lagos Junior Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State, have demanded N30m as ransom for the release of the victims.
According to sources close to the families of the abducted, the kidnappers placed N5m ransom on each victim’s head.
“What they are now asking for is N5m for each victim. We have been warned by the school authorities not to give further details. The abductors called on Saturday and assured us that the victims were fine. While we were discussing with them, we had a gunshot. They told us that they meant business. We are trying to raise any amount that we can,” the source said.
A local vigilance group member in the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said
“The kidnappers are believed to be within a creek in Ikorodu. They cannot go out of Lagos as all channels have been blocked by security personnel. But even Ikorodu is a large area with several hideouts. It is hoped that they will be tracked down soon,” he said.