I Paid N2m For Release Of My Family, VOA Reporter

Vioce of America Reporter, Malam Nasir Birnin-Yero has revealed that he paid 2 million Naira to secure the release of his wife and child.

According to NAN the abductors, who kidnapped the reporter’s family on Wednesday, also killed a staff of Federal Road Safety Commission that wanted to help the victims.

Naija News understands that the kidnappers released the victims Friday at Sabon Birni, a village near Kaduna International Airport.

“When the abductors contacted me they demanded N12 million ransom for their release.

“The abductors told me that they came to kidnap me but they didn’t find me. So, if I want to see my family I most pay or I will never see them again.

“But we pleaded with the abductors and they later agreed to take N2 million which we paid before their release.

“Friends and family were able to source the money and pay to the abductors.” He revealed.

He however added that his wife and child were released unhurt.

Just recently, Naija News reported that a 22 years old girl kidnap and sold her uncle’s child for N400000.