Nigeria, April 6 -- Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a family of five from Ajowa Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The victims were reportedly accosted on their way to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, on Sunday.

Residents who spoke with our correspondent identified the victims as Ibrahim Olusa, his wife, and three children. They were reportedly going for Easter celebrations when the incident occurred.

This newspaper was told the gunmen have reached out to the family of the victims, demanding N10 million ransom.

A community leader in Ajowa Akoko who confirmed the incident, Ajayi Bakare, said most people in the community are living in fear following incessant killings and kidnappings in the area. ...