Kidnappers of Monarch's pregnant wife and children demand N100million ransom

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The paramount ruler of Esit Eket Local Government Area, Edidem Ubong Assam, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, whose wife and children were abducted on Friday in the palace located at Akpautong, has been contacted by their abductors for N100million ransom.

A member of the family, Norbert Assam stated that the kidnappers had opened up for negotiations but were not ready to bargain the price for the release of the monarch’s wife and children.

Some members of the community, expressed worry over the health condition of the pregnant woman, the Paramount Ruler and the children.

The family has appealed to the State government, oil companies operating in the area and the general public to come to their aid.

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