Abductors Demand N500 Million Ransom for Seven Kidnapped Construction Workers in Kwara State

The security situation in Kwara State has taken a dire turn as gunmen who abducted seven construction workers have reportedly demanded a staggering N500 million ransom for their release. The victims were seized by armed men earlier this week while working on an infrastructure project, marking another high-profile case of kidnapping for ransom in the region.

According to reports, the kidnappers established contact with the families and the construction company on Thursday, insisting on the massive payment before the workers can regain their freedom. The high demand has caused significant distress among the victims’ relatives, who are appealing to the government for urgent intervention.

The Kwara State Police Command has reportedly deployed tactical teams to track the movement of the criminals. Security sources indicate that a joint operation involving the police, local vigilantes, and hunters is currently ongoing in the forested areas surrounding the abduction site. Authorities have urged the public to provide any useful information that could lead to the safe rescue of the captives without the payment of the ransom.

This incident underscores the rising wave of insecurity affecting essential workers and contractors in Nigeria. Construction sites, often located in remote areas, have become vulnerable targets for banditry and organized crime. Residents and stakeholders in Kwara are now calling for a permanent security presence near major project sites to prevent future occurrences.

As the deadline or negotiation window remains uncertain, the community remains on edge, hoping for a breakthrough in the rescue mission led by state security forces.