A wave of anxiety has gripped the family of Miss Eunice Ameh, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and lawyer, after suspected kidnappers reportedly demanded N20 million ransom for her release following her abduction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
Eunice was reportedly kidnapped in the FCT after she left her workplace in the Maitama area on Tuesday, 6 May, 2026. Family sources said she was last seen around 5:40 p.m. after closing from duty at Blades and Butchers Ltd, a livestock and value-added products company where she worked as Sales Manager.
According to relatives, the young corps member had only recently resumed the job and was approaching the completion of her NYSC programme, including her final Community Development Service (CDS) activities.
“She left work and was heading home to Life Camp when her phone suddenly went unreachable,” a family member said, explaining that repeated attempts to contact her proved unsuccessful as both of her mobile lines were switched off.
The disappearance was immediately reported to the Maitama Division of the Nigeria Police Force, while the NYSC was also alerted. Initial reports suggested that no contact had been made by the abductors.
However, fresh developments indicate that the kidnappers later reached out to the family, demanding N20 million for her release. The demand has intensified fears among relatives, who have continued to appeal for swift intervention from security agencies.
The FCT Police Command had earlier confirmed that an investigation had been launched into her disappearance. Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said operatives were actively working to trace her whereabouts and unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction.
The incident has sparked renewed concern among residents of Abuja over rising cases of kidnappings and ransom-related crimes, particularly in residential and commuting corridors within the city.
As at the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from the police regarding negotiations with the abductors or any breakthrough in efforts to secure her release.
The Ameh family continues to call on security agencies and the public for assistance, expressing hope that she will be safely rescued and reunited with her loved ones.
