How The Wife Of CBN Governor Was Kidnapped

CBN Governor 

A group of heavily armed kidnappers yesterday abducted Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.  A source close to Mr. Emefiele told Sahara Reporters that Mrs. Emefiele was kidnapped along the Benin-Agbor Road.


 It was disclosed that the kidnappers have made contact with their victim’s husband, adding that they were demanding a huge sum in ransom.  Mrs. Emefiele’s kidnap represents one of the most high-profile kidnap cases in 2016. 

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In addition to Mrs. Emefiele, four other people were abducted including two other females, a male, and her driver.

It has also been learned that Mrs. Emefiele had a four-man police detail attached to her. However, when the police were confronted with the superior firepower of the kidnappers they ran away, leaving her and the other victims in the hands of the criminals.

Since her abduction, the kidnappers have been in constant communication with Mr. Emefiele, his representatives, and police negotiators. They are reportedly discussing the N1.5 billion ransom demand.

It was also gathered that the CBN is attempting to keep details of Mr. Emefiele wife’s abduction hidden from the media because it may scare off investors in Nigeria.