Terrorists holding a Permanent Commissioner of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Ahmed Mohammed, have reportedly demanded an additional N300 million ransom from his family, nine months after his abduction.
The latest demand comes despite reports that the family had earlier paid N40 million in an effort to secure his release.
Ahmed was abducted on September 29, 2025, along the Mokwa–Ibbi Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State while travelling to Minna on an official assignment.
The incident occurred just weeks before the November 1, 2025, local government elections in the state, where he was expected to perform official duties as a commissioner with the electoral body.
According to a family member who spoke anonymously, the kidnappers re-established contact with the family on Monday to inquire whether they were prepared to meet the fresh ransom demand.
The source said the abductors insisted that an additional N300 million must be paid before Ahmed would be released.
“They call almost every day. It was only yesterday (Tuesday) that they did not call,” the family member said.
“They requested an additional N300 million. We are appealing to the Niger State Government to come to our aid and secure his release.”
The family member stressed that Ahmed was abducted while carrying out official duties on behalf of the Niger State Government and appealed for urgent government intervention to secure his freedom.
As of the time of filing this report, the Niger State Government and security agencies had not publicly responded to the latest ransom demand.
The case adds to growing concerns over the persistent wave of kidnappings and insecurity affecting several parts of Niger State and other regions of the country.
