Six mourners who were abducted while transporting a corpse for burial in Benue State have been released after their families paid a ransom of N2.5 million, according to local reports.
The men were seized while carrying the body to a burial site in the central Nigerian state, though the exact location and the identity of the kidnappers were not disclosed in the initial account.
Following negotiations, the families of the abducted mourners provided the demanded sum of N2.5 million, after which the six individuals were freed and returned to their communities.
Kidnapping for ransom remains a persistent security challenge across Nigeria, with incidents reported in several states, including Benue, where banditry and criminal activity have disrupted daily life and heightened concerns for personal safety.
The episode highlights the financial strain such crimes place on affected families and underscores calls for stronger law‑enforcement responses to curb abductions and protect citizens.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>