Crimes

Kidnappers demand N100m to free 2 medical doctors

The kidnappers of two medical doctors in Cross River have demanded for N100 million as ransom to secure their release.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter chairman,

Dr. Felix Archibong, on Saturday said that the two medical doctors were abducted on Friday alongside two others at Ikomita section of the Calabar-Ikom Highway.

Read also: Rape: Man kills mother-in-law, one other in Lagos

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sule Balarabe, has also confirmed the incident, saying his command would do everything humanly possible to secure their release unhurt.

“We are going to comb the forest to secure their release. I assure that the matter will adequately be dealt with. I am not just sitting in Calabar to give orders, I am also on ground with my men.

“We have the cooperation of the locals and I believe we will have positive result. I am on ground with various units.

“We are hitting the nails on its head as I speak, we must make sure we secure the release of the victims unharmed,” he declared.

The Star

Editor

Recent Posts

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks Oluyede’s confirmation as Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Lieutenant…

7 hours ago

Court sends man to prison for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

A Magistrate Court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has remanded a 48-year-old…

7 hours ago

Uba Sani: Kaduna made history with free fertilizer distribution

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the state made history by carrying out the largest…

8 hours ago

Varsity denies awarding professorship to sacked UNIZIK VC

The Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State has denied awarding professorship to the sacked Vice-Chancellor…

10 hours ago

First winner in ‘Glo Festival of Joy’ gets new car

Technology company Globacom, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, delivered a brand new Toyota Prado car…

11 hours ago

Uba Sani donates N10m to military heroes

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has launched the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem with…

13 hours ago

This website uses cookies.