Following the abduction of Musa Markus Masoyi from his home in Bogoro local government area of Bauchi State, his kidnappers have demanded for a ransom of N100m from his family for his release.
The young politician abducted by yet to be identified gunmen on Tuesday, 21 November, along with hid elder brother who was later abandoned in the bush from where he was rescued by people and taken back home.
A neighbour of Masoyi who didn't want to be mentioned, confirmed that the family was asked to raise the sum of N100 million naira for the release of their captured son.
He said that, "The kidnapping of Mr Mulki Markus Masoyi JP by yet to be identified gunmen in his house on Tuesday night, November 21,2022 is a sad reminder of how fragile the security of our community has become.
"The kidnapping for whatever reason, should be frowned at by well-meaning citizens. This is a reminder to the government that kidnapping is on the increase on this side of the LGA" .
"This is one of the high profile cases of kidnapping being recorded in Boi after the one involving Haj Khadijah sometimes in February, 2022. It is very worrisome, that of all the kidnapping witnessed in this part of the area, no single culprit has been arrested.
"We call on all security agencies to rise up against this ugly incident which if not immediately checked will affect the peaceful existence of our people. We appeal to our people to pray and watch so that we will not enter into temptation again," he said.
Before his abduction, Markus Masoyi actively participated in the just concluded PDP mobilization rally to drum up support for the party towards the 2023 general elections.
Reacting to the development, the National President of Boi Development Association, Rev. Philemon Kicheme, described the incident as lamentable and sad.
"I am sad and heartbroken to receive a phone call about the abduction of our son by unknown gunmen," the tribal leader stated
He assured that efforts have been intensified to secure his release, while also calling on security agencies to ensure that he is released unhurt and reunited with his family and community.
The Bauchi Police Command is yet to respond to messages and has not issued any statements with regards to Masoyi's abduction.
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