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The abductors of the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Nasarawa State chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin have reprotedly demanded a N20 million ransom.
Meridian Spy reported Thursday, Peace Masin, son of the clergyman, said the abudctors stormed their home at about 11pm on Tuesday, May 27.
“They beat the house help and ordered her to call those who were inside. One of the ladies in the house opened the door and they gained access to the house where they took Bishop Masin away. They were accompanied by seven armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.” Masin said
The state Commissioner for Police, Dogo Shammah, who also confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the abductors of the CAN Chairman went with him on motorcycles.
Shammah said few minutes to the hour of twelve, Wednesday night, gunmen stormed the residence of the Chairman at Bukan Sidi area of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
Giving an update on the incident, the state CAN Vice Chairman, Pastor Tayo Samuel told New Telegraph that the abductors had contacted one of the victim’s sons and demanded N20 million.
“Early this morning (yesterday), the kidnappers contacted one of his sons through his telephone and demanded 20 million. The negotiation is ongoing,” Samuel said.
