Kogi state Police Commissioner Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi says five men kidnapped the woman from her workplace and are demanding a ransom of 60 million Naira ($301,500).
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CNN’s Mariano Castillo contributed to this report.
American aid worker kidnapped in Nigeria
Kogi state is located away from the areas where Boko Haram operates, making it likely that the kidnapping is not related to terrorism. But there is also the possibility that an offshoot group could have kidnapped the aid worker, or that she might be sold to another group. Police have not said if they suspect a certain group or band of criminals.
The woman, who was not identified, was kidnapped on Monday, near the town of Ajaokuta, Ogunjemilusi said.