The evil of kidnapping in Ondo State reared its
ugly head again at the weekend when gunmen abducted a man, Adebayo Gbenga, and
three other unidentified persons at Oba Akoko on Owo- Akungba Road in Akoko
South West Local Government Area.
It was gathered that Gbenga, an official of the
West African Examination Council (WAEC) working in Akure office, was taking his
son and his friend to the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) when
the incident happened.
The source said Gbenga, who was driving his Toyota
Corolla car was accosted along with other motorists on the road by gunmen.
According to the source, Gbenga's friend and his
son escaped from being kidnapped as they quickly opened the door of the car and
ran into the bush.
He said the gunmen, after capturing Gbenga, marched
him and three others in another vehicle into the bush.
A source close to the family disclosed that the
kidnappers had called to demand N20 million ransom.
The source said the kidnappers also called their
victim's boss in WAEC office in Akure and threatened to kill him if they refused
to pay the money.
He said the WAEC officer's plea that they could only
raise N1.2 million for his freedom was rebuffed by the kidnappers who warned
them to raise the demanded money quickly.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public
Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Femi Joseph, said the command had begun
investigation into the incident.
Joseph said the police would do everything possible
to ensure that Gbenga and others are released safely, while perpetrators would
be brought to book.
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