Gunmen kidnap ex-Gov Akeredolu’s aide, demand N100 million ransom
Kidnappers who abducted the former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Richard Omosehin, have demanded N100 million ransom.
Recall that the former aide to the state governor was abducted at his residence in Igbekebo, in the Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.
It was gathered that the kidnappers stormed Omosehin’s premises on Saturday and dragged him into the boat and fled.
According to a source, the kidnappers, numbering about six, came to the community on a speed boat, went to Omosehin’s private house from where he was dragged into the boat and fled.
The source said, “The incident happened around 2 am on Saturday. Immediately, people invited the police but by the time the policemen arrived, the kidnappers had taken the man (Omosehin) away.”
Confirming the abduction, the monarch of Igbekebo town, Oba Simon Dabo, while speaking on a radio programme, said Omosehin was allowed to call his wife from the den of the kidnappers.
He noted that the suspects had demanded N100m for his release.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command confirmed the abduction of a former aide to the Governor to newsmen on Monday.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said, “We are already making efforts to rescue the victim; an investigation has begun.”
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