Gunmen Abduct Cleric, Son, Demand N10m Ransom in Ondo

Fidelis David in Akure

A Christian cleric, identified as Venerable Olu Obanla and his son have reportedly been kidnapped along Ifon-Okeluse Road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state.

THISDAY gathered  yesterday  that the victims were traveling along the road on Saturdaywhen the hoodlums accosted and dragged them into the bush to an unknown destination.

A source said shortly after the abduction, the gunmen contacted the family and demanded a sum of N10million for the release of the victims It was learnt that the family were unable to get the money as they could only gather N1million which was refused by the abductors.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident, said efforts were ongoing by the operatives of the command to rescue the victims.