THE Kwara State Police Command on Monday said it is working assiduously to ensure the safe release of four abducted Turkish nationals.
Unknown armed bandits had on Saturday abducted the expatriates at a local bar in Gbale village, Edu Local Government Area.
The abductees are Yasin Colak (33), Senerapal (40), Ergun Yurdakul (35) and Seyit Keklik (25).
The victims are said to be working with Instanbul Concrete Limited in the village.
The command’s spokesperson, Ajayi Okasanmi, also denied any knowledge of the demand for ransom for the release of the victims.
Okasanmi added that the “police have advised abductee family members not to pay ransom for the release of their abducted members”.
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“For now, the police are working round the clock to make sure the abductees are release unhurt and alive. That is what I can say for now. We don’t want to give out information that will jeopardise the safe release of the Turkish nationals,” he said.
However, an online report said the suspected kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N16 million for the release of the victims.
The online report quoted Shaaba of Lafiagi, Abdulrahaman Manzuman.
Manzuman expressed his dissatisfaction on the matter, adding that such development is an eyesore to the community.
He said: “We are very disturbed concerning the incident. I heard that the kidnapper have contacted the company demanding for N4 million per head. I can’t say much on it because I am not in town presently.”
Recalling the incident, he said: “On that fateful evening, we were told by other people who had scampered for their safety that some gunmen, who looked like Fulani herdsmen, had taken the Turkish nationals to unknown destinations.” [THE NATION]
