Odia stated that the demand was absurd, calling on the authorities to intensify efforts in rescuing the 31 abducted persons that are still being held captive by their abductees.
He also said that the minister of transportation, Nigeria Railway Corporation boss whereat Igueben to access the situation themselves.
Odia said the authorities promised to engage the use of helicopter on Tuesday as the effort to locate where the victims were kept in the bush.
He said, “I can tell you that the kidnappers have demanded N20 million, totalling N620 million. This is absurd and I don’t know where poor people will be able to raise that amount of money.
When contacted, the PPRO, Chidi Nwabuzor said he would confirm the authenticity of the claim.
