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Kidnappers of Benue Polytechnic Rector demand N70M ransom

Kidnappers of Benue State Polytechnic Acting Rector, Dr. Emmanuel Barki, have contacted the family, demanding ₦70 million as ransom for his release.

DAILY POST reported that three staff members, including the Acting Rector, were abducted on Thursday while traveling back to Ugbokolo from an official assignment in Makurdi, the state capital.

Barki, along with two other management staff of the institution and their driver, was kidnapped along the Otukpo/Otukpa Road. One of the victims was later released due to ill health.

A source close to the rector’s family, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that the kidnappers had contacted the family and demanded ₦70 million as ransom.

State Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation was ongoing.

The Security Adviser to the Governor, Joseph Har, also confirmed the incident but mentioned he was unaware of any ransom demand.

“The incident happened, but I’m not aware they demanded ransom. Security men are combing the bushes to rescue them,” Har said.

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