Just In: Gunmen Kidnap Family of Five in Ondo

While Christians globally have been in celebrations following the resurrection of their Saviour, Jesus Christ, it has been a sad experience for a family of five in Ajowa Akoko area of Ondo State as they were kidnapped and have been held ransom ever since.

Meanwhile, Family sources said the kidnappers have contacted the family and are demanding N10 million as a ransom for their release.

It was gathered that the victims Ibrahim Olusa, a native of Daja Ajowa, his wife, and three children were abducted at gunpoint between Ajowa Akoko and Ayere in Kogi state. The victims were returning to Abuja after spending the Easter holiday in their Ajowa hometown when they were abducted by gunmen.

Their abduction has however thrown the community into apprehension and confusion. A family source told newsmen in Akure that the kidnappers have contacted the family and are demanding N10 million.

The immediate past chairman of Ajowa Akoko community council Ajayi Bakare attributed the kidnapping and robberies on the Ajowa Ayere highway to the deplorable road. Bakare, therefore, appealed to the government to rehabilitate the road to enhance the free flow of vehicles.

The Divisional Police Officer DPO, Okeagbe Akoko,  Olu Akinwande could not be reached for comment. The spokesperson of the state police command, Tee Leo lkoro said the matter has not been reported to the state police headquarters. Ikoro said he would have to put a call across to the DPO in the council area of the state.

The state commander of the state Amotekun Chief Adetunji Adeleye has been informed of the abduction.

It was learned that police detectives and the personnel of Amotekun have been deployed to the scene of the crime.