Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister and Husband

Mrs. Laurentia Laraba Mallam, a former Minister and her husband, Pius, have been kidnapped by gunmen.

According to Reports, they were kidnapped by armed gunmen along the Abuja-Kaduna Road on Monday.

Mrs. Laraba Mallam served as Minister of Environment in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The gunmen were said to have abducted the couple at about 7pm in Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

They were said to be returning to Kaduna from Abuja when they ran into the hoodlums who blocked the Expressway.

The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N10 million.

I trust our Nigeria Police to get into action and ensure they return home safely!