‘My Wife Is Pregnant — They Want to Sleep With Her’: Edo Couple Abducted, Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million Ransom!

‘My Wife Is Pregnant — They Want to Sleep With Her’: Edo Couple Abducted, Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million Ransom!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A young couple from Aviele community, near Auchi in Edo State, are desperately appealing for help after being abducted by armed men who have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million for their release. According to the husband — seen in a viral video — the kidnappers are threatening to sexually assault his pregnant wife if the ransom is not paid. [1]

“My wife is pregnant, and they want to sleep with her,” the man pleaded, in tear‑choked tones. “We could only raise ₦7 million. Please, help us!” [2]

What Happened

• The couple was abducted from their home in the early hours of November 22, 2025. [3]
• Kidnappers reportedly sent a video to their family showing the captives under duress, with weapons pointed at them as a show of force. [2]
• The ransom demand—₦50 million—far exceeds what the family says they can afford. [2] Why It Matters
• The abduction and threats of sexual violence against a pregnant woman underscore the grave human‑rights abuses associated with ransom kidnappings.
• Such incidents deepen the anxiety among residents, particularly in rural and forest‑border communities, where gang activity and kidnap-for-ransom remain rampant.
• The story highlights the urgent need for stronger security, effective rescue operations, and support for victims.

What to Watch

• Whether state and federal security agencies respond swiftly to the video and ransom plea.
• Intervention by civil society groups, human‑rights organisations, or NGOs to assist the family and other vulnerable victims.
• Broader government actions to dismantle kidnapping syndicates and improve protection for rural communities. Citations:

1. Sahara Reporters: saharareporters.com/2025/11/27/kidnapped-edo-couple-pleads-help-gunmen-threaten-sexually-violate-pregnant-wife-demand?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Whistler Newspaper: thewhistler.ng/edo-they-want-to-sleep-with-my-pregnant-wife-abducted-victim-solicits-n50m-ransom/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.: www.legit.ng/people/family-relationship/1685239-doctor-cries-pregnant-sister-husband-abducted-edo-mentions-kidnappers-demand/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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