Content creator Scott Iguma has cried out on social media after his uncle was abducted in broad daylight in Edo State, adding to growing concerns over the worsening insecurity across the country.
Iguma revealed that the family is distressed after speaking briefly with his uncle, who sounded extremely weak and injured.
Abductors demand ransom
The abductors reportedly assaulted him before demanding a ransom that initially started at ₦100 million before being reduced to ₦50 million.
He expressed frustration with the response from law enforcement, saying that although the kidnapping was reported promptly, there has been little visible action from the police.
Iguma shares his observation about bandits
Iguma also noted that the attackers appeared unusually emboldened, a sign he believes reflects the broader breakdown of security in many parts of Nigeria.
His appeal adds to the rising number of citizens calling for urgent government intervention to tackle kidnapping and violent crime nationwide.
“Nigeria has happened to me.. as I am speaking to you now, my uncle has been kidnapped in broad day light in Edo state. You see this insecurity, if it hasn’t come to your doorstep you won’t understand what’s going on in this country..we are totally surrounded. We reported the matter to police and they seem to be doing nothing. The last time we spoke to him, he could barely speak; they had beaten him so hard. They initially demanded 100 million, then later said 50 million Naira. And one thing I noticed about this bandits is that they are extremely bold. Then no dey fear,” he said in part.
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“Nigeria has finally happened to me. My uncle has been kidn@pped in a Broad daylight in Edo State. They are demanding ransom of N50 million, and if we don’t pay, they will k!ll him.”💔😥
–Scott Iguma cries out, calling on the Edo State Governor and President Tinubu for help pic.twitter.com/tQQeR4kmKz
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) November 25, 2025