The Kaduna State chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab has refuted reports that no ransom was paid for the release of
In a statement he personally issued on Sunday in Kaduna, Hayab said a media platform had claimed to have interviewed an unnamed parent, quoted the parent, alleging that he said no ransom was paid when he was interviewed by Liberty radio, Kaduna.
Rev. Hayab reiterated, “I wish to state that the allegation is not true as I did not make such a statement in my interview with the radio station.”“We are simply saying that we cannot talk about the amount paid now until the children are released. He said he suspects the report may have been sponsored by people who do not wish them well and want to cause friction among them and their parents.
He explained that right now, they are even soliciting money because the bandits are asking for more money, saying that there is no truth in that report.
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