Two Visually Impaired Individuals Kidnapped in Plateau State

Two visually impaired individuals were kidnapped by suspected criminals in Plateau State while traveling back to Jos from Benue State. The incident happened around 8 PM on Monday in the Riyom Local Government Area.

Shindol Aaron, the Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, confirmed the abduction during a phone interview. He explained that the victims were part of a group of nine people who had been selected to attend a training program in Benue. However, they learned that the event was postponed and were returning to Jos when they were attacked.

According to Aaron, seven of the nine individuals managed to escape, but two, a man and a woman, were taken by the kidnappers. He mentioned that the kidnappers have contacted someone and are demanding a ransom of 50 million Naira for their release.

Efforts are underway to secure the victims’ release, and the incident has been reported to security agencies. Aaron stated that the driver of the vehicle also reported the situation to the police.

As of now, attempts to reach the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command for comments have not been successful.