Kidnappers of the Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna State, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu and his family members are demanding for a ransom of N200 million.
The traditional ruler and 10 members of his family were abducted in his palace on Sunday morning.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday, a palace source said the abductors had contacted the palace and were demanding for N200 million.
“Yes, the bandits have contacted us and they are demanding for N200 million as ransom,” the source said
According to the source, the entire people of the emirate are overwhelmed over the kidnapping of the traditional ruler and his family members.
“We are praying he will be released in good health. Apart from that, we have started offering special prayers for his quick return,” the source added.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command has said security agencies had been deployed to the forest to rescue the emir.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
No Evidence Arab League Sent Warning Message To FG On Biafra Movement
CLAIM: A Twitter user claims that the Arab League of Nations sent a warning message to the Nigerian government on the Biafra movement.
VERDICT: No evidence to ascertain the origin of the statement. The statement is not new as it has been in circulation since 2017. Also, Nigeria is not part of the Arab League and there is no evidence that that league will make a statement about a non-member.
FULL STORY: A Twitter user, Amah Johnbosco(@johnbosco_amah), on Monday, June 28, 2021, claimed that the Arab League of Nations said the Nigerian government is on its own if it provokes war while warning the government to let Biafra go.
Federal Civil Service Commission Not Recruiting As Claimed In Viral WhatsApp Message
CLAIM: A viral post on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to apply for the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) vacancies via a website.
VERDICT: The information circulating on WhatsApp that the FCSC is now recruiting, via a certain link, is false. The website is found to be fraudulent.
FULL STORY: A viral post on WhatsApp claims the Federal Civil Service Commission is currently looking for candidates to fill vacant positions in some ministries and department agencies.
The forward-as-received message attempts to direct readers to this website using a free URL shortener, bit.ly.Kidnappers of Emir of Kajuru, family members demand for N200m ransom
and then