ionigeria.com Nigerian Newspaper
The kidnappers of Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Muhammad Idris, have reportedly contacted members of his family, demanding a ransom of N500 million for his release.
It was gathered that the kidnappers, who abducted the commissioner on Sunday in his hometown, Baban Tunga in Tafa Local Government Area of the state, got in touch with his family on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the state government has held an emergency security meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Ahmad Ketso, to strategise on the immediate release of the commissioner and others still in the hands of the kidnappers.
