By Ayodele Oni
Despite spending nine months in Kidnapers’ den, the hope of early release of the abducted Permanent Commissioner of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Barrister Ahmed Mohammed is uncertain, following fresh demand for N300 million by his abductors.
Already his family has reportedly paid a ₦40 million ransom, but his abductors refuse to release him.
Barrister Ahmed was kidnapped on September 29, 2025, along the Mokwa–Ibbi Road in Borgu Local Government Area while travelling to Minna on an official assignment.
His abduction occurred about four weeks before the state’s local government elections held on November 1, 2025.
According to a family member who spoke anonymously, the kidnappers contacted the family again on Monday, June 29, 2026, to ask whether they were prepared to meet the new ransom demand.
“They call almost every day. It was only yesterday (Tuesday) that they did not call. We are appealing to the Niger State Government to come to our aid and secure his release.
He was kidnapped while on an official engagement of the Niger State Government,” the source said.
The family disclosed that it could not afford the fresh ₦300 million demand, having already exhausted its resources after paying the initial ₦40 million ransom.
A close friend of the victim, Ayuba Abubakar, said the family has done everything within its means to secure Barrister Ahmed’s freedom since his abduction.
“We understand that the abductors have made demands, and we are also gravely concerned by reports that Barr. Ahmed’s health is seriously deteriorating.
“On behalf of his family, colleagues and well-wishers, I appeal for the urgent intervention of the Niger State Government and the support of all relevant security agencies to ensure his safe and immediate release,” he said.
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