Terrorists have demanded an additional ₦300 million ransom from the family of Ahmed Mohammed, a Permanent Commissioner of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, nine months after his abduction.
The fresh demand comes despite reports that the family had already paid ₦40 million to the abductors in efforts to secure his release.
Ahmed was kidnapped along the Mokwa–Ibbi Road in Borgu Local Government Area on September 29, 2025, while traveling to Minna for an official assignment.
The abduction occurred shortly before the November 1, 2025 local government elections in Niger State, where he was expected to carry out official responsibilities.
According to reports, a family member who spoke anonymously said the kidnappers re established contact on Monday and asked whether the family was prepared to meet the new ransom demand.
The source disclosed that the abductors insisted that an additional ₦300 million must be paid before Ahmed would be released, but the family said it is unable to raise such an amount.
“They call almost every day. It was only yesterday (Tuesday) that they did not call. They requested for additional N300 million. We are appealing to the Niger State Government to come to our aid and secure his release.
“He was kidnapped while on an official engagement of the Niger State Government,” the family member said.
The family has now appealed to the Niger State Government to urgently intervene and assist in securing the commissioner’s release.
