The three church members sent to deliver the N6 million ransom were themselves abducted at the location.
Kidnappers have seized three members of a Baptist Church in Iwo sent to deliver ransom for the release of two members of the church with the kidnappers.
A few hours after their abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family members and demanded a N10 million ransom for their release. “On getting to Kogi, all those who went to deliver the ransom were also abducted. The money is gone and three other persons abducted,” the source said.
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