Armed bandits have reportedly abducted the corpse of a late Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) commander alongside several mourners in Kogi State, demanding N450 million for the release of both the body and the kidnapped victims.
Key Highlights:
- Bandits reportedly abducted a late FRSC commander’s corpse and mourners in Kogi.
- The attackers demanded ₦450 million ransom for their release.
- The funeral convoy was ambushed during the burial journey.
- Security agencies have launched rescue efforts.
- The incident has sparked nationwide concern over insecurity.
The incident occurred while family members, friends and sympathisers were conveying the remains of the deceased officer for burial when the funeral convoy was ambushed by the gunmen.
According to reports, the attackers stopped the convoy, seized the corpse and whisked away several mourners into the bush before later contacting the family with a demand for N450 million ransom.
The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians describing it as one of the most disturbing kidnapping cases in recent times.
The abduction of a corpse, alongside grieving relatives, has further highlighted the growing audacity of criminal gangs operating in parts of the country.
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Security agencies are said to have launched efforts to rescue the abducted mourners and recover the remains of the deceased FRSC commander.
However, as of the time of filing this report, there had been no official statement confirming whether negotiations had commenced or if any arrests had been made.
The incident has also reignited concerns over the worsening security situation in Kogi State and other parts of Nigeria, where kidnapping for ransom continues to pose a major challenge despite ongoing security operations.
