Again kidnappers of Igbonla Model College students reduce ransom, now want N100m

Once again, the kidnappers of six pupils of Igbonla Model College, Epe, have reached out to concerned parents informing them that the ransom for the release of their kids has been reduced from N600 million to N100m.

Reports say two of the parents were contacted by the kidnappers and were informed about the ransom reduction.The militants also advised them to inform other parents about the reduction and even advised them to put pressure on the Lagos State Government to help them raise the sum.

“I was contacted at about 7.30pm. I was told to tell others that the ransom has been reduced to N100 million. They asked if I had anything to say. But when I requested to hear from my son, he said that was not the important issue,” said one of the parents who spoke to the kidnappers on phone.

Read also: LASG refuses to negotiate ransom with kidnappers of pupils of Igbonla Model College

Continuing, the parent added that; “I told them we have been able to raise N380,000 and he asked if I was bargaining crayfish with him. He spoke in pidgin saying we should go and meet Ambode for assistance or else our children will remain with them until we are ready. He hung up before I could utter another sentence.“

However, the police have continued to assure concerned parents that their children will be released.

“We will get the children. We already know where they are. We are only being careful of their safety, that is why we are biding our time. We have done it in time past and this will not be different,” a police source said.

 

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