# They wanted millions: NYSC-bound traveller recounts kidnap ordeal

> A prospective National Youth Service Corps member, Ibi Philip, has recounted how he and 11 other travellers were abducted in Edo State and held captive in a forest in Kogi State for more than a week, with their captors initially demanding N50m ransom.

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:32:45.171Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T18:32:45.171Z
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- Involves: Hannah Johnson, Ibi Philip, National Youth Service Corps, Punch Newspapers, content tailored for both web and social platforms, editorial judgment, hands-on newsroom experience, modern, digital-first approach to journalism, strong commitment to accurate, audience-focused journalism, turning complex topics into clear, engaging, and relatable stories that resonate with a wide audience

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- 2026-10-12T18:32:45.171Z - Punch: [They wanted millions: NYSC-bound traveller recounts kidnap ordeal](https://punchng.com/they-wanted-millions-nysc-bound-traveller-recounts-kidnap-ordeal/)

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