Kidnappers of oldest Northern traditional ruler demand N100m

Abductors have demanded N100 million for the release of the paramount ruler of Jaba Chiefdom, the Kpop Ham, Danladi Gyet Maude, in Jaba local government area of Kaduna State.

The monarch was picked up by gunmen on his farm at Gitata community, Nasarawa State, a boundary between the two states on Monday, July 26, 2021.

He is reported to be the oldest traditional ruler in Northern Nigeria.

According to the reports describing his abduction, the 80-year-old royal father was on the farm with his driver and a security guard but he was picked and whisked away by the gunmen leaving the two.

His family was contacted barely 24 hours after the abduction, demanding the ransom of N100 million to free the first class, traditional ruler.

A close family member, who preferred not to be mentioned, confirmed the demand.