A kidnapped corps member, Abba, has appeared alive in a newly released video by his abductors, contradicting earlier fears that he had been killed.
In the video circulating online, Abba is seen speaking from the kidnappers’ hideout, revealing that the recording was made on the 19th day of Ramadan, indicating that he is still in captivity.
The development comes after his family had earlier feared the worst following weeks of silence from the abductors. According to relatives, communication with the kidnappers stopped after they reportedly paid a ransom of ₦10 million in an effort to secure his freedom.
Believing that he had been killed, the family went as far as conducting a funeral prayer in absentia for the abducted corps member.
However, the latest video has now raised fresh hope for his survival while also deepening the family’s distress, as the kidnappers have reportedly issued new demands before releasing him.
Sources close to the family revealed that the abductors are now demanding two motorcycles in addition to the previously paid ransom as conditions for Abba’s release.
The case highlights the growing concerns over kidnapping incidents affecting citizens, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), across parts of the country.
Family members and concerned Nigerians are now appealing to security agencies to intensify efforts to secure Abba’s safe release.
