Mansur Al-Kadriyar, the father of six abducted girls in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory, shared the harrowing experience of their ordeal at the hands of bandits. The incident occurred on January 2, when armed gunmen invaded their residence in Zuma 1, Bwari, Abuja.
Al-Kadriyar, along with his daughters, was taken hostage by the assailants, who later released him with a grim demand for a N60 million ransom by Friday, January 12, for the safe release of his daughters. Tragically, unable to gather the demanded amount, the gunmen mercilessly killed the eldest of the six sisters and left her body for her grieving parents to bury.
In a detailed account given during an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Al-Kadriyar described the night of the attack. The armed men forcibly entered their recently occupied apartment, causing chaos and fear. Al-Kadriyar, feeling helpless, attempted to seek assistance by calling his brother for help.
As the situation unfolded, the bandits broke into the house, smashing doors and windows while demanding money. Al-Kadriyar’s brother arrived with the police, leading to a tense standoff. Unfortunately, the confrontation resulted in the death of Al-Kadriyar’s brother, and the bandits retreated, taking Al-Kadriyar and his daughters with them.
During their captivity, the bandits questioned Al-Kadriyar about his financial capacity, asking if he was a soldier and demanding a ransom. Al-Kadriyar, along with his daughters, endured a treacherous journey through the bush, facing physical abuse and threats. Negotiations for the ransom ranged from N2 million to exorbitant amounts, leaving Al-Kadriyar desperate and pleading for the lives of his children.
The heartbreaking narrative sheds light on the terrifying experiences faced by the Al-Kadriyar family, reflecting the ongoing challenges posed by criminal activities in certain regions.
