Kogi Abduction: Gunmen demand N20m ransom per NYSC member

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Kogi Abduction: Gunmen demand N20m ransom per NYSC member

Gunmen have abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi State, demanding a ransom of N20 million for each member. Local authorities are on alert as the situation develops. This incident raises concerns about the safety of youth in the region.

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