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Snakes were used to terrorise us – Nigeria kidnap victims

Recently released victims of kidnapping in Nigeria say snakes were used to terrorise them into raising ransoms.

The West African country has seen a sharp rise in kidnappings, with ever greater sums being extorted.

One abductee told the government-owned News Agency of Nigeria some victims were forcibly taken to areas known to be snake-infested.

“That’s when a victim will ask friends and family to sell everything to raise the ransom – house, cars, goods, just everything,” the agency quoted an abductee as saying.

Local doctors have confirmed that some kidnap victims have required treatment for snake bites following their release.

 

Source: bbc.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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