First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sadness over the killings of some of the kidnapped victims on an Estate in Abuja recently.
The kidnappers had initially demanded for N60 million per person but have now increased to N100 million totalling N700 million.
Two of the victims killed are a 13-year-old secondary school student, identified as Folorunsho Ariyo and Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar one of the six abducted persons in some villages in Bwari.
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ali Pantami, had on Sunday, announced that he mobilised a balance of N50 million ransom for the Al-Kadriyar family to enable them to secure the release of their remaining five daughters from the kidnappers following the murder of Nabeeha.
The First Lady said: “It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the devastating loss of Nabeeha and extend my deepest condolences to her grieving family. In difficult moments like this, I urge the nation to join in fervent prayers for the safe return of these girls. Let us hold the families close to our hearts in prayers.
“I implore our security agencies to intensify their efforts in addressing the pressing matter of kidnappings and insecurity in our nation. The safety and swift return of the Al-Kadriyar sisters and others in captivity should be our paramount concern.
“To the parents, especially mothers, I appeal for intensified prayers for our children and for peace to prevail in our beloved country.
“May the Almighty God comfort the Al-Kadriyar family for their loss and may God bring the other children back home safely.
God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” (Sun)