Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The abductors of six directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence have demanded N150 million to secure their release, deepening anxiety among relatives and colleagues.

A family member of one of the victims, quoted in Vanguard, said the demand had worsened the distress already caused by the abduction.

"We are still in shock over the whole incident. To worsen our pain, the kidnappers are demanding N150 million to free all six of them. Where and how can we raise such an outrageous amount? We are appealing to the kidnappers to release our breadwinners unharmed. This is all we can say," the relative said.

The officials were kidnapped on Monday along the Kabba-Lokoja highway in Kogi State while travelling from Lagos to Ab...