Gunmen ambushed the funeral convoy of late FRSC Deputy Corps Commander Augustine O.Ikwue in Kogi State, abducting nine people including two FRSC personnel and demanding a ransom.The attack occurred while transporting the officer's body from Osogbo to Otukpo for burial.The corpse was later recovered near Ejule community after frantic searches.Kidnappers used the deceased officer's phone to contact his wife, demanding a large sum of money for the abducted victims.While reports mention ₦50 million or ₦450 million, officials confirmed only a 'huge sum' was demanded.Security forces are actively searching for the perpetrators and rescuing the victims.The incident has sparked public outrage over rising insecurity and criminal boldness.