Kidnappers abduct two visually impaired persons in Plateau

Suspected kidnappers have abducted two visually impaired persons along the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while they were returning to Jos from Benue State.

The victims were among nine individuals traveling in a vehicle after being selected to attend a training programme.

Following notification that the event had been postponed, the group was ordered to return to their station when the ambush occurred.

According to the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, seven occupants managed to escape, leaving a male and a lady in the custody of the abductors. The kidnappers have since established contact to demand a N50m ransom.

The incident has been reported to security agencies, and the driver of the vehicle has lodged a complaint at the police station.
Efforts are ongoing to secure the safe release of the victims.

Meanwhile, official comments from the Plateau State Police Command remain pending as investigations continue.