Suspected bandits who abducted a female judge and her four children in Kaduna State have demanded N300 million for their release after killing her eldest son.
The judge and her children were taken from their residence in the Mahuta area on June 23.
The incident occurred while her husband, a medical doctor, was away on duty.
A human rights lawyer confirmed that the kidnappers, who numbered around 15, threatened to kill the remaining children if the ransom is not paid promptly.
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The eldest son, a 14-year-old, was shot dead on July 2 when the ransom could not be met.
The lawyer urged the government, the Nigerian Bar Association, and security agencies to take immediate action to rescue the judge and her children.
The state’s Nigeria Medical Association also condemned the killing and called for swift action from the authorities.
They plan to hold an emergency meeting and press conference to address the situation.
As of this report, there has been no official statement from the state government or police.
