Abductors of a fish seller, Mrs. Rosemary Ofem, in Cross River State have demanded N5 million ransom for her release.
It was gathered that the victim
was kidnapped on September 26, 2023, alongside others in a boat along Ikang, in
Bakassi Local Local Council on her way to buy fish for sale.
A family member who confirmed
the development to the Guardian on Tuesday, October 3, said Ofem left Ugep,
Yakurr Local Council of the state to Ikang when she was kidnapped.
“On Sunday, October 1, they
offered a special service for her in the Church of God Mission, Ugep, where she
worships,” he said.
"The kidnappers called the
next day, October 2, and asked her to communicate with her family
"They demanded N5 million
despite the woman’s cry and plea. Where is she going to get the money from,
when it is only fish she sells to feed her family? Where is her husband going
to get that kind amount of money? She is even the breadwinner of the family.
“She wasn’t alone. She was
kidnapped from a boat with others who also went to buy fish."
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