Help! Kidnappers demanding N17m to free my brother — Sibling

Adewale Egbedi shared his anguish over the kidnapping of his 28-year-old brother, Emmanuel, while the latter was en route to an NYSC camp. Emmanuel, a civil servant in Kaduna and a Nasarawa State University graduate, was preparing to start his National Youth Service Corps program when he was abducted.

The family learned of the incident when their sister received a call from a stranger who claimed to be Emmanuel, informing them that he had been kidnapped and was being held by abductors. The family immediately contacted the transport company, which confirmed the kidnapping and revealed that the driver had been killed.

The family's grief was immense, as they had hoped for a safe journey for Emmanuel. They immediately reported the incident to the police and sought help to locate and rescue their brother. The kidnappers contacted the family again, demanding N100 million as ransom. Despite negotiations, the family was unable to meet the ransom demand and has not paid any money.

The family is now reaching out for assistance, hoping for Emmanuel's safe return. They expressed their inability to find N17 million, a sum beyond the reach of an ordinary family, given the current economic hardships. The family's primary concern is Emmanuel's life, and they continue to follow up with relevant authorities, including the NYSC state coordinator, in their quest to bring their brother home safely.