Bandits demand N1bn ransom for 287 abducted Kaduna schoolchildren despite President Tinubu's stance on non-payment Less than 24 hours  after President Bola Tinubu's firm stance against paying ransom to the abductors of 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga village, Kaduna State, the bandits have reportedly issued a demanding ransom of N1 billion from the families of the victims. President Tinubu, speaking through Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, declared the government's commitment to not negotiate with kidnappers on Wednesday. He urged security agencies to take necessary actions to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped...