Relatives pay ₦10m ransom to secure release of abducted Sokoto bride, bridesmaids Relatives of a bride and her bridesmaids abducted in Sokoto State have paid a ₦10 million ransom to secure their release, ending days of anxiety and fear. The victims were reportedly kidnapped while travelling to a wedding ceremony when armed men ambushed their vehicle and whisked them away to an undisclosed location. The incident sparked outrage and concern across the state, particularly as the abducted victims were on their way to celebrate a joyous occasion. READ ALSO: Bandits impose N50,000 ‘farming...