Kidnappers Abduct Twins, Christ School General Secretary In Ekiti

Three persons including a twin have been abducted at the weekend along Aramoko-Erio-Efon road in Ekiti West local government area of the state. The route, which stretched to Iwaraja axis of Osun border, had become very dangerous to motorists because of the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers.

Among the abductees are Ibadan-based twins, Kehinde and Taiwo Olowoafara, who were kidnapped by suspected herders at Aramoko Ekiti on Sunday.

Another victim and General Secretary of Christ’s School Alumni Association, Ado Ekiti, Mr. Ayo Oladele, was abducted on Saturday.

The abductors, according to a family source, were requesting a sum of N6 million each from the twins, totaling N12 million ransom to regain their freedom. According to Oladele’s family, the kidnappers are demanding N10 million for him to be let off the hook.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Mr. Caleb Ikechukwu, said the incidents have been reported to the police. He added that every resource was being deployed by the police to ensure that those held hostage are set freed.

Newsflash Nigeria is an online newspaper that is developed and written exclusively for Nigerians. It’s packed with up-to-the-minute Local and National Economy News, Share & Capital Market, Health, Sports, Education, Technology, Business and Opinions.

To make further advert enquiries or place an order, please contact us at [email protected] and +2348053316946 and WhatsApp number 08033546732