Former Presidential Aide Baba-Ahmed shared that while working at Aso Villa, his nephew was held captive by kidnappers for 37 days in 2026.
He further declared that he provided authorities with their location, but they failed to take action, but ended up spending N175 million to them.
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Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who previously served as the Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Vice-President’s Office, recounted the harrowing experience of securing the release of his nephew and three others kidnapped last year, despite having connections with high-ranking government officials.
During an interview on Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed explained that the victims were abducted and taken just a few kilometers into a forest, where they endured 37 days in captivity.
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He mentioned that he pursued every possible option to facilitate their rescue while at Aso Villa, but unfortunately, those attempts were largely ineffective.
“Last year, my nephew, along with three others, was kidnapped and brought a few kilometers into the bush, where they spent 37 days,” he recounted.
“At that time, I was working in Aso Villa and reached out to many people, but it was challenging to get the help needed.
Baba-Ahmed shared that the kidnappers initially requested N25 million, three motorcycles, a significant amount of drugs and medications, rice, and various other supplies before any negotiations started.
“The first demand was for N25 million, along with three motorcycles, a large quantity of drugs, many medications, rice, and lots of other items,” he said.
He went on to explain that by the time the victims were finally released, his family had spent nearly N175 million to meet the kidnappers’ demands and secure their release.
“In total, from the day they were kidnapped to their release, we spent close to N175 million,” he noted.
The former presidential aide’s story sheds light on the increasing insecurity issues in some areas of the country and the heavy financial toll that many families endure while trying to rescue their loved ones from kidnappers.
