Suspected kidnappers invaded the home of a 20-year-old petty trader, identified as Ajuma Simon, and whisked her away.
Ajuma, a native of Ukpotume, a village after Ugwolawo in Odolu/ Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was abducted at about 1am on Friday, June 6.
Her abductors have now demanded a huge sum of money to release her.
According to locals, the woman was popular in the community and mostly known for hawking cooked rice and okpa.
A resident and youth leader in Ugwolawo community, Ameh Adams said, “The gunmen, in their number, stormed her house at Ukpotume, a town after Ugwolawo around 1am and whisked her away.
“She hawks cooked rice and okpa for a living. Her abductors are demanding a huge amount of money for her release.
“It is being rumoured in the community that she just collected a contribution.”