By Aiyeku Timothy
The family of a 10-year-old boy, Chimeremezie Izu, who was kidnapped in Asaba, Delta State paid the sum of N800,000 to his abductors before his release.
Izu was reportedly kidnapped in a robbery incident on Kelvin Street, Core Area 4, GRA, Asaba around 3.30am on Wednesday. The suspected armed robbers took him away when his parents could not produce cash or valuable.
A family source disclosed that the boy was released around 10pm on Thursday after the payment of over N800,000.
“The young boy was released last night after we paid N800,000 to N900,000 to the abductors.
“As I speak to you now, the mother of the boy has yet to recover from the psychological trauma,” the source added.
The victim’s mother, Mrs Joy Izu, had earlier stated that the armed robbers tied her face and hands before taking away the 10-year-old.
