Six female footballers have been kidnapped at Oronigbe community in Edo State, according to a report by Blueprint.ng.
The footballers were kidnapped in Oronigbe community, a boundary area between Edo and Delta states.
According to the report, the female footballers were returning from a football competition at Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State when they were kidnapped at about 6pm on Friday.
A spouse of one of the victims said contact has been established with family members as the kidnappers demanded N5 million as ramsom for each of them.
He said; “They went to Owa-Alero to play football match. So, on their way back, they were kidnapped at Oronigbe area, the boundary between Delta and Edo state.
“Some of the victims are Mrs Precious Agbajor, that is my wife, one Abraham, Nancy, Beatrice including the driver. They are six in number that are in kidnapper’s den. The matter have been reported to Oronigbe police station.
“The kidnappers have contacted us, and asked me to pay N5 million for my wife. In fact, I’m confused as I speak to you now.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, but said the incident happened in Edo State.