Abductors of Plateau monarch demand N50m ransom
The masterminds behind the kidnap of the
paramount ruler of Pyem Chiefdom, Charles Mato Dakat and have demanded 50 Million
Naira as ransom before he can regain his freedom.
According to the Nations Newspaper - A member of the traditional council who
pleaded anonymity said the abductors spoke with some members through the
monarch's phone.
The source said: "We were able to
communicate with them. It was the paramount ruler who first called and spoke to
us.
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"Thereafter,
the abductors talked to us using the paramount ruler’s telephone.
"They
told us that the paramount ruler is being treated well and is okay and that
they don’t have the intention of harming him.
"They
said all they were demanding is the sum of N50million for his release. That is
all I can tell you for now."
