Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami says he has helped secure N50 million from friends for the release of five remaining sisters of Nabeeha abducted by terrorists in Abuja.
Following the abduction of six girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, one of them identified as Nabeehah was reportedly killed by the abductors as the parents could not raise the required N60 million.
The terrorists had given an ultimatum of Friday for ransom to be paid, but the family raised N30 million, which they rejected and killed Nabeeha, the eldest child.
A fund-raising is ongoing on social media to help release the sisters.
However, Pantami, on his X handle on Sunday said he is personally not in support of paying ransom to criminals.
“However, since it becomes clear, we lost our daughter Nabeeha yesterday, and the 5 remaining daughters have been threatened, as I spoke with the father on the matter yesterday and today.
“Furthermore, I spoke with a friend and a brother who offered to pay the remaining 50 million Naira of the 60m immediately. I conveyed the account number of the father of our daughters, Mansoor Al-Kadriyar, to the friend and brother to send the money directly.
“Any additional amount earlier generated from yesterday, the father can use to treat the daughters and other family members in sha Allah.
“May the Almighty Allah reward the brother and friend with Jannatul Firdaus for the donation. May He also reward all those who contributed in any way with Jannatul Firdaus, too. May He also forgive Nabeeha and rescue her sisters. May the Almighty also help our security agencies to bring an end to these challenges. May Nigeria be a better place for all of us. I love Nigeria,” he said.
