The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu is warning against payment of ransom to terrorists, kidnappers and other criminals.
He gave the warning while receiving a fresh batch of over 60 rescued victims who had been in kidnappers’ den for over a month, following intense military pressure in Kaduna. The victims, among whom was a deputy director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Kukah, all hail from Zango Kataf in Southern Kaduna.
Speaking shortly before handing over the rescued victims, comprising 35 males and 29 females, as well as children to the Minister of Defence, the advised Nigerians, especially families of kidnapped victims, to stop paying ransom to kidnappers.
