Armed robbers and kidnappers reportedly have taken
over Lambatta town in Gurara Local Government area of Niger State following the increasing cases of kidnapping and robbery in the area.
At least, reports had it that not less than seven cases of kidnapping and robbery have been recorded in
the area in the last one week.
Those kidnapped were being asked to pay
ransom of between N2 million and N3 million, according to Senator
David Umaru who raised the alarm while speaking to newsmen in Minna
on Wednesday. He however did not say if the people were able to pay
the ransom.
Umaru said it was now difficult for
travellers to ply the Lambatta-Suleja road after 6pm or as early as
5am without being attacked or kidnapped.
He said: “I have in the last one week
received not less than seven reports from people who have been
attacked. The sad situation is that nothing is being done by the
security agencies.
“I will take this case to the
Commissioner of Police. He should act fast because people are living
in fear.”
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