Abductors of the pregnant wife and four children of Esit Eket, Edidem Ubong Assam, a paramount ruler in Akwa Ibom state have demanded a ransom of N100 million.
The abductors made the demand on Wednesday and did not give room for negotiations, Vanguard gathered.
It had been reported that the victims were abducted on Friday in the palace in Akpautong, Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state.
According to sources close to the family, “There is tension and anxiety in the palace. The kidnappers of the monarch’s pregnant wife and children have demanded N100 million ransom.
The source who pleaded anonymity, said the kidnappers were not ready to bargain the price while talking on phone with members of the royal family.
“They issued threats,” the source added.
Meanwhile, a family member, who identified himself as Norbert Assam, disclosed that the royal father and the family cannot afford the ransom.
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