The bandits who kidnapped nine persons, including a serving councillor of ‘Yar Tsakuwa, in Rabah local government area of Sokoto State, have demanded a ransom of N60 million.
A resident, Nazifi Abdullahi, told newsmen that the bandits called the families of the abductees and asked them to raise the money.
According to him, When they (relatives of the abductees) asked for a discount, they switched off the phone. We dont know how they can raise such an amount, because I know one of the abductees who find it difficult to provide for his family.
In fact, he and his family have been living in a borrowed house since their house collapsed some months back, Abdullahi said.
Recall that the bandits invaded the village around midnight on Saturday and operated till 3 am.
They ransacked houses and shops, robbing locals of their belongings, including motorcycles, foodstuff and assorted drugs.
The miscreants, who had initially abducted 20 persons, released some before marching others to their camps.
