Abductors of RCCG members want ₦50m ransom

Abductors of the eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kaduna state have established contact with the leadership of the church in the state, demanding a ₦50 million ransom before they will release them.

Alao Joseph, the public relations officer of the Church in Kaduna province disclosed.

He explained that the church members were kidnapped by the bandits at about 7 pm on Friday night along Kachia road, adding that the bandits took them to an unknown destination while the bus which they were travelling with was abandoned by the roadside.

Joseph informed  that the church has contacted the security agencies over the incident with the hope that they will help in securing the immediate rescue of the eight church members.

Also, the police authorities in Kaduna state have confirmed the abduction of the eight Redeemed Church members on Friday night.

Police spokesman Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed said the command is working closely with the leadership of the church in the state to ascertain the actual number of those that were abducted.

He stressed that police operatives have launched a manhunt with a view to arresting the criminals and rescuing the victims alive.