Although the Rivers State Police Command is in the dark about the whereabouts of two teachers of Rundele High School, an NYSC member and a non-teaching staff kidnapped on Monday, their abductors have demanded a ransom of N25million.
The ransom demand was made through the Vice Principal of the school, Mr. Anthony Ovodo and a leader of the community, Chief Christian Iroanwuri.
Reactions trail the abduction, especially for the corps member who ought to have passed out today.
Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC in Rivers State Beatrice Itubo, in a statement described the action of the abductors as barbaric and heartless.
Itubo called on state government and security agencies to redouble efforts to curb the menace of kidnapping in the State. The state NLC boss also called on security agencies to ensure the safe and speedy release of those abducted.
Journalists from Emohua Local Government have also condemned the abduction.
Similarly, the Mother to one of the abducted teachers, Mrs. Mbadike has begged for the unconditional release of her daughter, Mrs. Ogechi, adding that her daughter’s health constantly needs close observation and medication.