Suspected kidnappers have abducted a young man identified as Nanmwa Turfa in Plateau State.
Turfa was reportedly kidnapped while returning home from Bokkos Local Government Area after writing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
Sources said the abductors are demanding a ransom of N20 million for his release.
Meanwhile, troops under Sector 5 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have launched a search and rescue operation following the abduction of a civilian in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
It could not be immediately confirmed whether the victim involved in the military operation is Turfa.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. on April 20 at Maiduna village, where suspected kidnappers abducted the victim to an unknown destination.
Security sources disclosed that troops, in collaboration with other agencies, swiftly responded and conducted search operations within the area but did not establish contact with the abductors.
The sources added that the victim’s family later confirmed that the kidnappers made contact and demanded a ransom of N1 million for his release.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and secure the victim’s safe return, while security presence has been reinforced in the area to prevent further incidents.