Suspected herdsmen have abducted two siblings, Master Prince Ugwuegbulem and Miss Chizitere Ugwuegbulem, in Umuoka, Amakaohia-Ubi Autonomous Community, Owerri West Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State.

The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:30 pm, just 200 meters from their residence.

Confirming the incident, Mr. Marvelous Ngoha, a community indigene and CEO of Amakohia Ubi Vanguard, said: ?The siblings?children of Emeka Ugwuegbulem, an engineer, were kidnapped on their way home.?

The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ?100 million but later reduced it to ?9 million, sources said.

It was learnt that the residents of the community who are in a state of panic, have called for immediate government intervention.

According to sources, the family has formally reported the case to the police, and residents are pleading for swift action to ensure the safe return of the children. (The Nation)