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Abducted Edo Couple Plead for Help as Kidnappers Threaten Pregnant Wife, Demand ₦50m Ransom (Video)

A young couple abducted from their home in Aviele, Edo State, has appeared in a distressing ransom video, as kidnappers threaten to kill them if ₦50 million is not paid.

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2 months ago

November 27, 2025

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The kidnapped couple

A young couple abducted from their home in Aviele, Edo State, has appeared in a distressing ransom video, as kidnappers threaten to kill them if ₦50 million is not paid.

A young couple abducted by armed kidnappers in Edo State has appealed for help after their captors threatened to kill them if a ₦50 million ransom is not paid.

The victims—a husband and his pregnant wife—were reportedly taken from their home in the Aviele community near Auchi. Following the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family and released a video showing the couple being held under threat.

In the clip, which has since circulated online, the couple appears visibly distressed as they plead for assistance. The husband mentions that his wife is pregnant while both beg for mercy as the captors restate their ransom demand.

Sources claim the kidnappers warned that failure to pay the ₦50 million could result in dire consequences for the couple. Additional photos and videos of the house where they were taken have surfaced online, drawing widespread attention.

The incident has sparked outrage, with many Nigerians expressing fear and frustration over the worsening security situation in Edo State. Social media users continue to call on security agencies and the government to intervene urgently.

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As of the time of this report, the Edo State Police Command has not released an official statement, and details of ongoing rescue efforts remain unclear. Residents in the area say the situation has heightened anxiety, highlighting the persistent challenge of kidnapping across the country.

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The heartbreaking videos have reignited national conversations about safety, the rise in kidnappings, and the urgent need for stronger security measures as citizens continue to demand action.