Crime
Kidnappers of custom officer demand N10m ransom
The kidnappers of a Custom Officer in Zamfara State, Muhsin Lawal, have contacted the family, placing a ransom of N10 million for his freedom.
Muhsin Lawal, is a Customs Officer with the Kano State Command. He was kidnapped last Friday at his residence in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State, at about 8.30pm. Lawal was said to have come back home to be with his family for the weekend and was kidnapped by the bandits who invaded his residence after returning from the Mosque.
The kidnappers were said to have called the family, demanding N10 million ransom before he is released from tehri captivity.
The kidnapped Customs Officer was said to have offered the kidnappers N3 million ransom, which the bandits rejected, insisting on N10 million.
Treh Zamfara State Police Command was said to have disclosed that tactical operatives have been deployed to ensure the safe return of the Customs officer and other kidnapped victims.
-
Business2 days agoOPay explains how Nigerians can access FG’s N50,000 monthly cash relief
-
Sports6 days agoSenegal opens Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Africa’s first Olympic event
-
Football1 week agoU-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Beat Mexico to Reach Quarter-Finals
-
Latest6 days agoFG Announces N50,000 cash support for vulnerable Nigerians under new relief programme
-
Business6 days agoNNPC’s N66-per-litre petrol discount set to end October 31
-
Latest6 days agoINEC recognises Pantami for Gombe, keeps Kano NDC candidate off final list
-
Latest7 days agoNetanyahu, Eisenkot face coalition deadlock as Israel struggles to form new government
-
Latest6 days agoNDC Chieftain tells Atiku to drop presidential ambition over son’s support for Tinubu