Crime
Gunmen Kidnap Ondo Traditional Ruler, Demand N15million ransom
By Oluniyi Akintunde, Akure
The Oniyani of Iyani Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area
of Ondo State, Oba Joel Sunday Daodu has been kidnapped.
The monarch was allegedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday night and efforts to find him have not yielded any good result.
Oba Joel Sunday Daodu
Findings revealed that the traditional ruler was abducted on Ikare-Owo express way at Oba Akoko.
After being kidnapped, a source said Oba Daudu was taken to an
unknown destination by his abductors.
The source said “few hours after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family of the traditional ruler and demanded for a sum of N15million as ransom.”
It would be recalled that the former Regent of Akungba Akoko, Princess
Toyin Omosowon was kidnapped on the same spot in 2015.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Femi Joseph has confirmed the incident, saying efforts are on top gear by the Police with others security agencies in the state to rescue the monarch.
The PPRO said “we learnt that the monarch was kidnapped and our men are already on the trail of the abductors while investigation is also
ongoing.”
However, Joseph said he was not aware of whether the kidnappers
demanded for ransom or not.
“On our part, we would not encourage payment of ransom but we will ensure that the victim is rescued alive hale and hearty,” he added.
While reacting to the incident, a fellow traditional ruler, the Owa
of Ogbagi Akoko, Oba Victor Adetona condemned the abduction of his colleague.
Oba Adetona however called on the state government under the leadership of Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to provide adequate security for the traditional rulers and citizenry in the state.
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