DailyPost reports that the kidnappers had contacted the family and demanded N500m ransom as a condition for the freedom of Nitabai, who is believed to be Jonathan's adopted father.
One of the children of the victim on Saturday night, told Punch that the amount was outrageous, saying that the family members were still confused on what next to do.
The child who doesn't want his name mentioned said the kidnappers' demand had stirred serious tension in the family.
He said, "The amount the kidnappers are demanding is too high. Where do they expect us to raise such money? "I am appealing to them to release our father. He is a good man; a God-fearing individual and symbol of peace in Otuoke and its environs." The abductors had threatened on Friday to kill Nitabai if the family failed to produce the money as soon as possible. He further disclosed that, "the kidnappers contacted the family four days after and demanded the sum of N500m. Negotiations are ongoing between the family and the captors of Nitabai,"
